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60 Cisco Systems Systems Engineer Jobs Hiring Near You

Principal Software Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$222K - $295K/yr

This organization partners closely with engineering, security, and product teams across multiple technology and business groups to provide the underlying systems that support Cisco's innovation. The ...

Distinguished Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$273K - $384K/yr

... Cisco. * Define and drive the long-term technical vision and architecture for platform and identity systems while influencing senior leadership and technical communities. * Establish and uphold ...

Software Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$165K - $241K/yr

The Cisco Distributed System Engineering (DSE) group owns the development of products that power the world's largest networks, driving the industry's transformation to support the growing demands of ...

Hardware Engineer

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$135K - $193K/yr

Own design and validation of a complex hardware system * Develop technology roadmap and drive ... Why Cisco? At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect ...

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What is it like to work at Cisco Systems?

Cisco Systems is known for its collaborative and innovative culture, prioritizing employee growth and teamwork to drive technological advancements. The company's global presence and diverse teams enable employees to work on a wide range of projects, from developing cutting-edge networking solutions to driving digital transformation for customers. Working at Cisco Systems may appeal to candidates who are passionate about technology, innovation, and collaboration, as the company offers opportunities for professional development, flexible work arrangements, and a dynamic work environment.

Do workers at Cisco Systems get paid breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.
47% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

Does Cisco Systems pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
86% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

At Cisco Systems, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
76% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and April 2026.

Is the health insurance from Cisco Systems affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
96% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and April 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Cisco Systems?

Most people get paid time off work.
85% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 46% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 31% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 23% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at Cisco Systems worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
75% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.

Do Cisco Systems workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
40% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it for Cisco Systems workers to change shifts?

Most people find it easy to change shifts.
71% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Cisco Systems?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
80% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do Cisco Systems managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
87% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do jobs at Cisco Systems spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
36% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 22 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Cisco Systems?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
83% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Is working at Cisco Systems good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
92% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.

Do people at Cisco Systems feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Cisco Systems get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
78% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Cisco Systems?

Some people feel stressed out here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people at Cisco Systems enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
87% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and April 2026.

Do people at Cisco Systems recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Cisco Systems?

Most people got enough training when they started.
73% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Cisco Systems?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 35% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do people think Cisco Systems’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
54% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Cisco Systems is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
74% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Infographic showing various Systems Engineer job openings at Cisco Systems in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 68% Physical, 15% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution.
Senior EDA Tools and Systems Support Engineer (Remote)

Senior EDA Tools and Systems Support Engineer (Remote)

Cisco Systems, Inc.

San Jose, CA • On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Cisco Systems rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 139 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

The application window is expected to close on: 08/28/2026

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

Meet the Team

The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms-like Silicon One-are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development-from design to qualification to production-is within our team, we're able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world.

Cisco Silicon One (#CiscoSiliconOne) is a business organization with a long track record of building complex and high-performance Silicon ASICs. Our silicon devices drive the world's most complex networks and carry over 90% of IP traffic. Cisco Silicon One is the only unifying silicon architecture in the market that enables customers to deploy the best-of-breed silicon from Top of Rack (TOR) switches all the way through web scale data centers and across service provider, enterprise networks, and data centers with a fully unified routing and switching portfolio.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior EDA Tools Support Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will act as the bridge between our hardware design teams and our internal infrastructure. You will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing the Electronic Design Automation (EDA) environment to ensure our design engineers can work efficiently and effectively.


Your Impact
  • Technical Support: Provide expert-level support for ECAD tools, specifically focusing on schematic capture and PCB layout workflows, with a broad understanding of EDA tools in general.

  • Workflow Automation: Develop and maintain scripts (using Python, Perl, or similar languages) to automate design tasks, improve data integrity, and streamline the design-to-manufacturing flow.

  • Infrastructure Management: Manage and maintain Linux-based EDA environments; provide secondary support for Windows-based design workstations.

  • License Administration: Manage EDA license servers, monitor usage, and troubleshoot checkout issues to ensure maximum availability for the design team.

  • Tool Lifecycle Management: Coordinate tool upgrades, patch rollouts, validation, and associated user communication and training.

  • Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), internal best practices, support knowledge bases, and user guides for the design community.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering + 6 years of related experience, or Masters in Electrical Engineering + 3 years of related experience or equivalent related work experience.

  • 5+ years of experience in EDA/CAD engineering or support (Level 2/3), including 3+ years of hands-on experience with ECAD tools like Cadence Allegro, Concept, or similar platforms.

  • Experience with Linux environments with the ability to troubleshoot system-level issues and automate workflows using scripting languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, Skill or other relevant languages.

  • Experience using AI tools to assist in creating code and documentation, and assisting with support cases.

  • Availability to work outside regular business hours and on weekends on an infrequent, as-needed basis.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience managing and administering license servers (e.g., FlexLM).

  • Experience providing technical support in a Windows environment within a professional engineering context.

  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Perforce) as applied to software and/or configuration settings.

  • End-to-End Design Lifecycle Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of the end-to-end hardware product lifecycle, including ECAD design, release, and manufacturing (DFM/NPI) flows.

  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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 $152,400.00 to $221,800.00 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 ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto 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:

$152,400.00 - $255,100.00

Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:

$134,300.00 - $224,800.00

* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.


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Cisco Systems, a global tech titan based in San Jose, CA, US, operates in the information technology and services industry. Founded in 1984, the company was derived from a project between two computer scientists from Stanford University. They aimed to connect different networks of computer systems at the university, resulting in the first multi-protocol router, and subsequently, the birth of Cisco. As an industry-leading manufacturer of networking hardware and telecommunications equipment, Cisco's product and services range includes routers, switches, firewall devices, and telecommunication technology. The company's mission, "to shape the future of the Internet by creating unprecedented value and opportunity for our customers, employees, investors, and ecosystem partners," is a testament to its pursuit of technology-forward innovation and customer satisfaction.

Industry

Computer and computer peripheral equipment and software wholesalers

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Jose, CA, US

Year founded

1984

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