Technical Leader, Hardware Engineering

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Occupation:

Computer Hardware Engineers

Location:

Carlsbad, CA

• 92011 Positions available: 999 Job #: 19848453

Source:

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Posted:

04/14/2026

Updated:

04/15/2026

Expires:

05/17/2026

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Remote:

Not Specified

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Agency Job ID:

CARL5276

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• Splunk Commercial SLED Cisco Systems, Inc. San Diego, CA Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Regular National Labor Exchange
• 2 days ago The application window is expected to close on: 05/15/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received .

Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back. This role can be performed from any location within the United States.

Your Impact:

The Account Executive will be responsible for expanding and growing territories for Splunk Public Sector in Commercial SLED accounts. You will use your sales, negotiation and leadership skills to prospect, and conduct lead generation techniques and sell Splunk's award winning software. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of success selling software or services and in building beneficial, lasting relationships with customers.

• Inbound lead follow-up and status update through the company CRM system
• Outbound prospecting/Lead generation
• Qualify inbound and outbound leads
• Schedule product demos for qualified customers
• Manage accounts by building and fostering client relationships through personalized contact, understanding of client's needs, and ability to communicate solution values of products and services
• Accurately forecast opportunities based upon realistic assessments
• Meet/exceed assigned revenue goals
• Partner with a field representative
• Support attendance to all field marketing events to include, but not limited to Splunk Lives, our National Users Conference and all regional trade shows

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in selling enterprise IT solutions (BI, data analytics, security software, risk management software or networking performance)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience selling IT solutions to SLED and/or Federal accounts
• Consultative sales experience and challenging companies/businesses to think differently
• Successful in finding and uncovering new opportunities with prospects and existing business, cold calling and hunting for business
• Own and managed the entire sales process and cycle from start to finish
• Proven track record of exceeding goals and quota
• Consistent track record of success in consultative sales environments
• Consistent track record of developing new business and managing sales cycle, from generating leads through closing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A logical and analytical thinker
• Demonstrated negotiation skills
• Strong technical aptitude
• Strong computer skills
• CRM system, Word, Excel, Salesforce.com a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills with the proven ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter able to work independently but also a contributing member of a team
• Excellent conflict resolution skills
• Highly motivated and professional, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Marketing or Science, or equivalent experience
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis 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. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or

Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $172,000.00 to $236,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation

• , equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees
• receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. 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 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid. The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area:

$172,000.00

• $258,000.00 Non-Metro New York state & Washington state: $172,000.00
• $258,000.00
• For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this po General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min.

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• 234,600.00 Year Corporate
• 3 days ago The application window is expected to close on: 06/01/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team Cisco's Client Optics Group (COG) designs & delivers the high-speed optical transceivers, and platforms that power Cisco's core data center networking solutions. We specialize in the design and integration of innovative IM/DD optics and silicon photonic platforms that enable customers to deploy industry-leading optical technologies within data center with unprecedented speed, capacity, and reliability. Come join us and take part in shaping COG's ground-breaking optical solutions by designing, developing, and testing some of the most advanced pluggable, and Co-packaged Optics (CPO) being developed in the industry. You will work with Cisco's best-in-class Silicon Photonics team. Our team is responsible for driving the development and optimization of optical transceivers & modules (800G,1.6T & beyond) that seamlessly integrate with Cisco's routing, switching, and datacenter platforms, enabling customers to build scalable, high-performance networks that support emerging technologies including AI/ML workloads, and next-generation data center architectures. We are looking for a hard-working and experienced Design Verification Lead to join our team and drive verification of Cisco's silicon photonics driver integrated circuits for the next generation of products for 100/200/400G per Lambda solutions. Your Impact

• Define and lead verification methodology and standards across multiple projects, coordinating activities across multiple sites.
• Lead verification at block & chip level with various high-speed IPs integrated like

ODSP, D2D

IP, SerDes XSR/PAM4, Integrated drivers/TIA, and control functions.

• Review specifications, participate in design reviews, and influence architecture for testability and verification efficiency.
• Mentor and coach verification engineers, driving continuous improvement in technical skills and execution.
• Debug complex silicon and system-level issues during bring-up phases.
• Support post-silicon bring-up and optimize integration and performance.

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• 271,500.00 Year Corporate
• 3 days ago The application window is expected to close on: 06/01/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team Cisco's Client Optics Group (COG) designs & delivers the high-speed optical transceivers, and platforms that power Cisco's core data center networking solutions. We specialize in the design and integration of innovative IM/DD optics and silicon photonic platforms that enable customers to deploy industry-leading optical technologies within data center with unprecedented speed, capacity, and reliability. Come join us and take part in shaping COG's ground-breaking optical solutions by designing, developing, and testing some of the most advanced pluggable, and Co-packaged Optics (CPO) being developed in the industry. You will work with Cisco's best-in-class Silicon Photonics team. Our team is responsible for driving the development and optimization of optical transceivers & modules (800G,1.6T & beyond) that seamlessly integrate with Cisco's routing, switching, and datacenter platforms, enabling customers to build scalable, high-performance networks that support emerging technologies including AI/ML workloads, and next-generation data center architectures. We are seeking an experienced High Speed AMS Design Engineer to lead full-chip electrical specifications and mixed-signal design for Cisco's silicon photonics driver integrated circuits supporting 100G/200G/400G per Lambda solutions. You will own high-speed datapath and low-speed control circuit design for receive and transmit paths in our next-generation silicon photonics modules. Your Impact

• Provide technical leadership in analog/mixed-signal design for Cisco's next generation silicon photonics driver integrated circuits for 100G/200G/400G per Lambda solutions.
• Lead full-chip electrical specifications, circuit design, and verification test plans from concept through production, coordinating across electrical, optical, and product teams.
• Author mixed-signal datapath designs including photonics modulator drivers, serializers, PLLs, TIAs and control circuits while optimizing for power, performance, testability, and cost.
• Debug complex silicon and system-level issues during bring-up, and lab validation phases, driving yield enhancements and failure analysis.
• Mentor and guide analog, digital, and validation engineers while collaborating with architecture and product teams on verification and testability strategies.

General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share ASIC High Speed AMS Technical Leader Cisco Systems, Inc. Carlsbad, CA Electronics Engineers, Except Computer Regular National Labor Exchange

• 4 days ago The application window is expected to close on: 06/01/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received .

Meet the Team Cisco's Client Optics Group (COG) designs & delivers the high-speed optical transceivers, and platforms that power Cisco's core data center networking solutions. We specialize in the design and integration of innovative IM/DD optics and silicon photonic platforms that enable customers to deploy industry-leading optical technologies within data center with unprecedented speed, capacity, and reliability. Come join us and take part in shaping COG's ground-breaking optical solutions by designing, developing, and testing some of the most advanced pluggable, and Co-packaged Optics (CPO) being developed in the industry. You will work with Cisco's best-in-class Silicon Photonics team. Our team is responsible for driving the development and optimization of optical transceivers & modules (800G,1.6T & beyond) that seamlessly integrate with Cisco's routing, switching, and datacenter platforms, enabling customers to build scalable, high-performance networks that support emerging technologies including AI/ML workloads, and next-generation data center architectures. We are seeking an experienced High Speed AMS Design Engineer to lead full-chip electrical specifications and mixed-signal design for Cisco's silicon photonics driver integrated circuits supporting 100G/200G/400G per Lambda solutions. You will own high-speed datapath and low-speed control circuit design for receive and transmit paths in our next-generation silicon photonics modules. Your Impact

• Provide technical leadership in analog/mixed-signal design for Cisco's next generation silicon photonics driver integrated circuits for 100G/200G/400G per Lambda solutions.
• Lead full-chip electrical specifications, circuit design, and verification test plans from concept through production, coordinating across electrical, optical, and product teams.
• Author mixed-signal datapath designs including photonics modulator drivers, serializers, PLLs, TIAs and control circuits while optimizing for power, performance, testability, and cost.
• Debug complex silicon and system-level issues during bring-up, and lab validation phases, driving yield enhancements and failure analysis.
• Mentor and guide analog, digital, and validation engineers while collaborating with architecture and product teams on verification and testability strategies. Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelors + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of high-speed AMS design experience
• Demonstrated expertise in high-speed optical transceiver design (modulator drivers, TIA, CDR, PLLs, ADC/DAC) and proficiency with industry standard tools (Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Caliber, SystemVerilog, Verilog-AMS)
• Demonstrated ability to lead design teams through full tapeout cycle, making critical decisions with limited data and delivering successful silicon products
• Proficiency in Python or C for design automation, scripting, and analytical tools Preferred Qualifications
• 10-15 years of analog/mixed signal circuit design experience
• Experience with silicon photonics driver ICs and direct-detect optical module architectures
• Strong understanding of silicon photonics, optical subsystems, MSA standards (QSFP/QSFP-DD), and

IEEE 802.3

specifications

• Expertise in multiple high-speed PHYs, protocols and subsystems (SerDes 112Gbps/224Gbps PAM4, Ethernet, UCIE, clock and data recovery systems, PLLs, ADC/DAC circuits)
• Demonstrated experience in design for testability (DFT) and test methodology development for large mixed-signal designs
• Proven experience with lab instrumentation (digital communication analyzers, real-time scopes, BERTs), SI/PI and test fixture/PCB
• Familiarity with optical sub-component models (photodiodes, modulators) and Verilog-A modeling for AMS simulations
• Strong collaborator and teammate with the ability to work across teams in multiple sites 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. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or

Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $189,300.00 to $271,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation

• , equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time. U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees
• receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
• Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. 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% attainmen General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min.

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