Hardware Platform Engineer

Cisco · Caesarea · onsite The Silicon One team at Cisco creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. As a Hardware Platform Engineer, you will architect innovative hardware platforms that power the next generation of AI infrastructure. You will guide high-performance board designs across the complete product lifecycle from concept to mass production, serving as the technical decision-maker for critical hardware platforms while collaborating across mechanical, thermal, PCB layout, and software/RTL engineering teams. Responsibilities: Define product specifications and develop electrical schematics Lead component selection and partner closely with layout, SI/PI, thermal, and packaging specialists Work directly in the lab environment to lead testing, board bring-up, characterization, and systematic debugging to deliver first-pass working hardware See the silicon chip throughout the full hardware development lifecycle, from initial design and component selection through validation and production Requirements: B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent practical experience 3+ years of experience as a hardware/board design engineer, with a consistent record of designing and delivering complex hardware projects Experience in high-speed, high-density, and multi-layer PCB design Preferred Qualifications: Solid understanding of high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe, Ethernet, and SerDes, with a preference for experience with data rates of 25 Gbps and above Good understanding of Signal Integrity (SI) and Power Integrity (PI) principles and their impact on board design Experience in power architecture design, including voltage regulation, power distribution, and power sequencing Experience with lab equipment, board bring-up, hardware characterization, and systematic debugging