Systems Engineer - Sustaining/Qualification Engineer at CISCO Systems
San Jose, CA 95101
About the Job
The application window is expected to close on 10/27/2024This is an onsite role and will require working out of the San Jose office location.Who We AreThe Common Hardware Group (CHG) delivers the silicon, optics, and hardware platforms for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products
The Computing Systems Products Group, through The Unified Computing Systems' innovative architecture, helps to enable a fully unified data center
We architect the next-generation unified computing systems into a single platform, including computing, storage, network, visualization, and management.What You'll DoIn this highly visible role as a Systems Engineer, you will:Coordinate and contribute to engineering work, including specifications and test plans.Interact, lead, and address challenging technical problems with multi-functional teams.Act as technical liaison to key suppliers for the product and technical perspectives.Assist with decision-making to resolve technical tradeoffs and operational and business considerations.Participate in hardware integration, validation, and performance of products like the latest GPU, NICs, FC HBAs, and RAID Controllers in Intel and/or AMD-based servers.Who You'll Work WithYou'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of engineers, including a dynamic software and hardware development team composed of dedicated engineers, programmers, and designers
Together, you'll be responsible for bringing innovative technology to life
You will also interact closely with project managers skilled at coordinating complex projects, ensuring that breakthroughs are met and deliverables are driven with precision
Also, your work will involve coordination with external vendors, encouraging robust partnerships that facilitate access to specialized resources and services.Who You AreYou are curious and a problem solver
You love to learn, grow, and work in a constantly evolving environment
A self-starter who thrives on learning information quickly and uses resources to research and resolve issues
You can own the innovation, design, and architecture of new hardware products, services, and solutions.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science or electrical or electronics with 7+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent experienceExperience with Compute Servers, Network Switches, and PCIe AdaptersExperience in writing scripts with, e.g., Shell scripting/Python.Prior experience in lab system bring up & validation.Preferred QualificationsAbility to collaborate with other teams, including software, BIOS, BMC, Diagnostics and QAPrior experience working with GPUs and Networking Cards.Master's in Computer Engineering or computer engineering or computer science or electrical or electronics degree with 4+ years of relevant work experience.Why Cisco? #WeAreCisco
We are all unique, but collectively, we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology, and to power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone
How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco
We're the Internet's optimists
Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it's not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out
We're helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other, as well as schools, colleges, and universities, to teach even the most challenging times
We're helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G or otherwise.We tackle whatever challenges come our way
We have each other's backs, recognize our accomplishments, and grow together
We celebrate and support one another—from big and small things in life to big career moments
Giving back is in our DNA (we get ten days off each year to do just that).We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us
Without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward
Our 30 Inclusive Communities, which unite people around commonalities or passions, lead the way
Together, we're committed to learning, listening, and caring for our communities while supporting the most vulnerable in a collective effort to make this world a better place, either with technology or through our actions
So, you have colorful hair? Don't care
Tattoos? Show off your ink
Like polka dots? That's cool
Pop culture geek? Many of us are
Passion for technology and world-changing? Be you with us! #WeAreCisco Location:San Jose, California, USArea of InterestEngineer - HardwareCompensation Range149600 USD - 214100 USD Job TypeProfessionalTechnology Interest*NoneJob Id1428440Message 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.U.S
employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday
Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO
We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community
Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components
For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target
Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The Computing Systems Products Group, through The Unified Computing Systems' innovative architecture, helps to enable a fully unified data center
We architect the next-generation unified computing systems into a single platform, including computing, storage, network, visualization, and management.What You'll DoIn this highly visible role as a Systems Engineer, you will:Coordinate and contribute to engineering work, including specifications and test plans.Interact, lead, and address challenging technical problems with multi-functional teams.Act as technical liaison to key suppliers for the product and technical perspectives.Assist with decision-making to resolve technical tradeoffs and operational and business considerations.Participate in hardware integration, validation, and performance of products like the latest GPU, NICs, FC HBAs, and RAID Controllers in Intel and/or AMD-based servers.Who You'll Work WithYou'll have the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of engineers, including a dynamic software and hardware development team composed of dedicated engineers, programmers, and designers
Together, you'll be responsible for bringing innovative technology to life
You will also interact closely with project managers skilled at coordinating complex projects, ensuring that breakthroughs are met and deliverables are driven with precision
Also, your work will involve coordination with external vendors, encouraging robust partnerships that facilitate access to specialized resources and services.Who You AreYou are curious and a problem solver
You love to learn, grow, and work in a constantly evolving environment
A self-starter who thrives on learning information quickly and uses resources to research and resolve issues
You can own the innovation, design, and architecture of new hardware products, services, and solutions.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer engineering or computer science or electrical or electronics with 7+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent experienceExperience with Compute Servers, Network Switches, and PCIe AdaptersExperience in writing scripts with, e.g., Shell scripting/Python.Prior experience in lab system bring up & validation.Preferred QualificationsAbility to collaborate with other teams, including software, BIOS, BMC, Diagnostics and QAPrior experience working with GPUs and Networking Cards.Master's in Computer Engineering or computer engineering or computer science or electrical or electronics degree with 4+ years of relevant work experience.Why Cisco? #WeAreCisco
We are all unique, but collectively, we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology, and to power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone
How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco
We're the Internet's optimists
Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it's not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out
We're helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other, as well as schools, colleges, and universities, to teach even the most challenging times
We're helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G or otherwise.We tackle whatever challenges come our way
We have each other's backs, recognize our accomplishments, and grow together
We celebrate and support one another—from big and small things in life to big career moments
Giving back is in our DNA (we get ten days off each year to do just that).We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us
Without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward
Our 30 Inclusive Communities, which unite people around commonalities or passions, lead the way
Together, we're committed to learning, listening, and caring for our communities while supporting the most vulnerable in a collective effort to make this world a better place, either with technology or through our actions
So, you have colorful hair? Don't care
Tattoos? Show off your ink
Like polka dots? That's cool
Pop culture geek? Many of us are
Passion for technology and world-changing? Be you with us! #WeAreCisco Location:San Jose, California, USArea of InterestEngineer - HardwareCompensation Range149600 USD - 214100 USD Job TypeProfessionalTechnology Interest*NoneJob Id1428440Message 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.U.S
employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings
Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday, plus a day off for their birthday
Employees accrue up to 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) each year and have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues without tapping into their PTO
We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community
Employees are also able to purchase company stock through our Employee Stock Purchase Program.Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components
For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay up to 125% of target
Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
