Hardware Engineer Co-Op (Switching) - Meraki - Cisco Systems, Inc.

Hardware Engineer Co-Op (Switching) - Meraki

Applications accepted until further notice.

At Cisco Meraki, we know that technology can connect us, empower us, and drive us. By simplifying powerful technology, we can free passionate people to focus on their mission. As the fastest growing cloud-managed networking team in the world, our products and technology architecture are changing the face of enterprise networking and making cloud-managed IT a reality.

Our Hardware Engineers take the lead on all products, controlling every aspect of their creation. From architecture and initial sketches through detailed design and the final drive to mass and sustaining production; nothing escapes their sphere of influence and responsibility. You'll work within our high-impact teams and with every part of the machine that brings the Meraki Magic to market!

You Will

• Research and Development surrounding hardware and System on Chip (SoC's) such as CPUs, custom or merchant ASICs/NPUs and how we can contribute to our company's Product Roadmap.
• Work with the silicon vendors to perform the SoC analysis.
• Author detailed silicon evaluation plans to benchmark the performance metrics.
• Participate in silicon evaluation with multi-functional collaborator teams.
• Research and assist with the next generation SoC requirements.

Desired Skills

Do you have:

• A basic knowledge of networking hardware technologies (e.g. security appliances, servers, routers & switches).
• Familiarity with the CPUs, NPUs, PHYs, Switching ASIC architectures, leaning more towards hardware development.
• Ability to coordinate & drive programs across multi-functional teams.
• Studying towards a BSc, MSc or an equivalent certification in Electrical Engineering or a related subject area.
• Have an appetite for end-to-end product development, with exposure to projects of reasonable complexity - the more, the better!

Perks & Benefits

• Weekly social events.
• Breakfast and lunch daily.
• Customized laptop and desk setups.
• Medical coverage plan.
• PTO and paid holidays.

Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.