Hardware Engineer Apply (https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/Login?projectId=1446252) + Location:San Jose, California, US + Area of InterestEngineer - Hardware + Compensation Range135800 USD - 193400 USD + Job TypeProfessional + Technology InterestAI or Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Analytics, Cloud and Data Center, Internet & Mass Scale Infrastructure, Network (incl: IIoT, SD-WAN, & ThousandEyes) + Job Id1446252 The application window is expected to close on: 9/30/2025 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received. **Who We Are** The Computing Systems Products Group stands at the forefront of technological advancement in data center integration, leveraging the groundbreaking architecture provided by The Unified Computing Systems (UCS). Our mission is to facilitate the creation of a seamlessly unified data center environment. By meticulously designing and refining the next wave of unified computing systems, we are effectively merging critical data center components—compute, storage, networking, visualization, and management—into a singular, streamlined platform. **Who You'll Work With** You will become an integral part of an elite team renowned for its excellence within the computing industry—a group that not only designs but also meticulously implements and delivers computing system products that set the industry standard. The team comprises a diverse group of engineers, each bringing a wealth of experience, knowledge, and passion for innovation to the **Who You Are** You are curious and a problem solver. You love to learn and grow and work in an environment that is constantly evolving. You are a self-starter that thrives on learning information quickly and uses resources to research and resolve issues. You are comfortable working with multi-disciplinary, multicultural, and geographically dispersed teams. You have excellent verbal and written communications skills. You can lead the innovation, design and architecture of new hardware products, services, and solutions. **What You'll Do** In this role as Hardware Engineer II, you will: + Contribute to blade server designs on computing system products + Bring up systems and execute engineering validation in the lab + Work on products from concept to production + Interact with cross-functional teams for technical discussions. + Address technical problems and issues **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience or master’s degree with 3+ years' experience in electrical or computer engineering + Hands-on board design experience preferably in enterprise servers. + Lab brings up and design validation experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Good communication and collaboration skills. + Experience with x86 processors, high-speed design, signal integrity, power distribution techniques + Experience with board design tools preferably Cadence Concept, and Allegro + Strong lab test and measurement tools knowledge + Experience with shipping products. **Why Cisco?** At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Simply put – we power the future. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. **Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:** When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. 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