Technical Leader Hardware Engineering jobs at Cisco in United States, San Jose

• You will play a critical role in overseeing the software release lifecycle, ensuring that software products are delivered efficiently, on time, and within scope
• This position requires a blend of software development expertise and program management skills to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage the complexities of software releases
• You’ll be the primary contact point between technical teams and stakeholders, providing regular updates on release status, issues, and resolutions.
• As a part of your job, you’ll also work on continuous Improvement: analyzing release processes and performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, and designing and implementing automation processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• BSc/BA in Computer Science or related fields
• Previous experience with software development or QA automation
• Coding skills
• Experience in Jira or other bug-tracking tools

• Experience in release management
• Experience in project management
• Knowledge in Networking
• Experience in System Integration
  
• Experience working within cross-functional team
• Good data analytics skills

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

You will be part of a world class Component Quality and Technology Group and contribute to developing, road mapping and implementing advanced thermal solutions for Cisco’s products. You will Investigate and develop innovative thermal cooling solutions for hardware systems in large scale. You will lead in the development of test plans and qualification requirements to ensure mechanical and manufacturing robustness of thermal cooling solutions (pumps, heat pipes, vapor chambers, heat sinks, cold plates etc.). You will Engage with external vendors including ODM and component vendors on design, test and production. You will Establish parameters for thermal design/testing, correlation of design/test results to model predictions. You will Collaborate with Cisco hardware design teams to develop roadmaps and risk analyses for future thermal solutions for ASIC/IC, Optics, Power and other components and systems. You will partner with several Cisco hardware design teams to improve specifications and qualification procedures.

• BS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 8 – 10 years of experience in design, simulation and testing of thermal solutions for electronic devices and systems
• 8+ years of experience in electronic device and system level air cooling technologies
• Experience in mechanical design validation and testing for electronic assemblies
• Knowledge of integrated circuit packaging technologies (BGA, large body size Flip Chip BGA, 2.5D and 3D Packaging)
• Component and system reliability analysis

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience in microelectronics cooling
• Experience in developing liquid cooling solutions for electronic devices and systems.
• Experience with Thermal Interface Material Thermal Conductivity Testing procedures
• Experience with troubleshooting and thermal validation with data acquisition systems, airflow and environmental chambers
• Experience with liquid cooling (cold plates, CDUs, manifolds, piping, characterization, pumps etc.) and high-power air-cooling solutions, such as heat pipes, VCs, and 3D VCs.
• Ability to lead by influence without direct reporting chain and advise executive decision makers
• Self-starter, proven ability to work independently on multiple projects and priorities
• Excellent communication, project management and metrics design skills

The application window is expected to close on: September 25, 2025.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

• Partner with the field marketing/product events team to implement and execute effective multi-channel demand generation programs that drive qualified leads, deliver measurable results, and align to sales goals
• Build and execute account-specific marketing strategies to engage decision-makers at key accounts
• Identify and nurture high-value leads, guiding them through the buyer’s journey to create sales-ready opportunities
• Implement and optimize pipeline acceleration programs, ensuring alignment with the sales team’s objectives
• Partner with sales and GTM teams to understand buyer personas, messages, pain points and deliver tailored marketing programs to drive engagement and align on integrated efforts
• Savvy in utilizing and creating Salesforce and BI reports and dashboards to monitor campaign performance, analyze data, and optimize strategies for improved ROI
• Plan and execute webinars and events that contribute to lead generation and nurture potential customers through the sales funnel
• Prepare detailed reports on performance, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement and funnel gaps
• Continuously test and iterate to maximize ROI on all marketing activities

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 12-15 years of experience in marketing, with a focus on ABX, field marketing, or demand generation
• Proven track record of planning and executing successful webinars and events
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience in a B2B marketing and familiarity with the AI ecosystem
• Familiarity with marketing automation tools and CRM systems (Salesforce, Eloqua)
• Creative problem-solving skills and a strategic mindset

• Mentoring and developing engineering talent, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth within the SONiC Group.
• Providing expert technical guidance on infrastructure, manageability, and distributed systems design and implementation.
• Leading architecture discussions, conducting code reviews, and guiding team members to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Owning project deliverables, managing schedules, and tracking progress to ensure timely execution.
• Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including development, product management, and security.
• Embodying and promoting Cisco’s culture and values as a role model.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• 10+ years of experience in embedded software development using C, C++, Go, and/or Python.
• 10+ years of experience with Linux or infrastructure software (such as gNMI, in-memory databases).
• 7+ years of experience designing and implementing distributed systems.
• 4+ years of experience in a leadership role within an engineering team.

• Experience with network operating systems in the Linux user space (e.g., SONiC).
• Proficiency with modern development tools such as GIT, Jira, Jenkins, and other CI/CD pipeline tools.
• Familiarity with virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., KVM/Qemu, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong skills in performance tuning and optimization.