Hardware Engineering Technical Leader

Cisco is hiring a Hardware Engineering Technical Leader in Bengaluru, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Cisco.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions hardware design, system architecture and signal integrity among its tools and skills.
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Hardware Engineering Technical Leader driving next-generation hardware innovation, architecture, system design, and cross-functional project execution.

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Cisco Hardware Engineers develop and work with Next Generation Technology to build Cisco Hardware products keeping in mind the user experience and in accordance with IEEE standards, and industry best practices. Hardware Engineers serve a range of roles at Cisco from IP Creators and architects creating industry standards, to Solution Integrators driving cross-functional teams to go from concept to production, as well as providing expertise in Solution Verification and ensuring that our products meet Cisco and Industry quality standards. They drive innovation across the large CISCO portfolio, including but not limited to System/Board Design, Circuit Board Layout, Hardware Automation, Validation and Test, Signal Integrity and Power Design. They work cross functionally with system designers, diagnostics engineers, customer escalation engineers, & external vendors to ensure robust test methodology & timely issue mitigation resulting in high product quality and enable next generation solutions. They drive innovation across Cisco's hardware portfolio and enables next generation solutions through IP development, research, and challenging the status quo within the industry (finding ways to optimize cost, performance, and quality. What You’ll Do: • May lead and execute projects that span multiple teams. • Drives innovation on medium-to-large features from technical design through completion and mentors others. • Drives the Hardware Engineering strategy within the group and Cisco, and ensures cross functional collaboration on projects. • Leads the innovation, design and architecture of new hardware products, services and solutions. • Optimizes product design by bringing together cross functional teams, by leading and mentoring others and improving the technical design of solutions. • Applies knowledge of the industry, end-user experience, and the context of hardware within Cisco's ecosystem of products. • Re-enforces guidelines/standards within and outside of ownership. • Oversees development of testing and issue resolution approach, and coordinates with appropriate stakeholders to address issues. • Develops approach to verifying products against Cisco and industry quality standards. • Provides technical knowledge to engineering teams where needed to support production, installation and configuration of complex hardware products. • Mentors peers or others on the team. • Facilitates/encourages knowledge sharing in the team (e.g., brownbags, demos, design sessions). Minimum qualification: Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience. Preferred Qualifications Varies based on the team and business needs | Preferred Qualifications are desired education, experience, and skills that are in addition to Minimum Qualifications
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.

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.

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How we rate this

Hardware Engineering Technical Leader at Cisco rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Hardware Engineering Technical Leader is an open job at Cisco.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Bangalore, India.
The job was posted on September 29, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Cisco. Apply on Cisco

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Hardware DesignSystem ArchitectureSignal IntegrityPower DesignHardware Automation

Questions you could be asked

Tell me about a project where hardware design was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where system architecture was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where signal integrity was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where power design was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where hardware automation was part of your work. What did you do?

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