Cisco Systems, Inc. is hiring: Hardware Engineer in San Jose

Application deadline expected to close on 12/25/2024

What You'll Do

You will be designing the hardware boards for the Cisco Secure Firepower Next Generation Firewalls to deliver the best quality, best power efficiency, for cutting edge network security technology at the best price/performance possible. Your responsibilities will cover design, schematic entry, CAD, board bring-up, validation taking the product to release. You will be working with experts on hardware, firmware and software design and with other cross-functional teams and vendors during the development of the product and solving challenging problems along the way.

Who You'll Work With

We are a creative & multi-skilled team that is designing a new class of Cisco Secure Firepower Next Generation Firewalls products for the Network security needs of the future. These are powered by best-in-class CPUs, Switches and custom Hardware. These systems deliver security performance and functionality that scale to meet the needs of future Internet traffic.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of proven experience in hardware design including board development, validation, and debugging through past projects or internships.
• 1+ years of experience with schematic entry and CAD design tools, particularly Cadence Concept and Allegro, or similar tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in hardware design fundamentals, including CPU/microcontrollers (x86), memory, PCI, I2C, USB, and power design.
• Knowledgeable in networking fundamentals such as Ethernet and IP.
• Experienced with schematic entry and CAD design tools, particularly Cadence Concept and Allegro.
• Understanding of CPU memory architecture.
• Skilled in using electrical design and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.
• Collaborative and team-focused with the commitment to learn and grow.
• Ability to learn things quickly & adapt to a dynamic, fast paced work environment.
• A "can do" attitude, independent thinking, & ability to articulate complex technical issues in an effective manner.

Why Cisco Secure

We're global, we're adaptable, we're diverse, and our security portfolio is as extensive as it is groundbreaking. Have you heard of Threat, Detection & Response, Zero Trust by Duo, Common Services Engineering, or Cloud & Network Security? Those are only a few of our product teams! The only thing we're missing is YOU.

Join an enterprise security leader with a start-up culture, committed to driving innovation and giving you the opportunity to make an impact. We #InnovateToWin and we know we're better together, that's why we're dedicated to inclusivity, collaboration, and diversity in everything we do.

We're proud to be the Best Small and Mid-Size Enterprises Security Solution Cisco Secure continues to grow and evolve year after year with 100% of Fortune 100 Companies using our products, and we're excited to see the new heights we'll reach with your passion for security, your customer focus, and your desire to change things up!