Hardware Program Manager, Wireless

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 San Francisco Hardware team is seeking a technical expert in Wireless development to build future Meraki’s MR Cloud-Managed Wireless Access Points products. 

Our Hardware Program Managers lead all products and control every aspect of creation. From architecture and initial sketches through detailed design and the final drive to mass and sustaining production, nothing escapes the HWPM’s sphere of influence and responsibility. Join our high-impact team and work with every part of the machine that brings the Meraki Magic to market!

You Will:

• Develop architecture, author PRDs, and participate in RFQs for our wireless access point portfolio.
• Validate and iterate on layout and schematics. Drive vendor approvals.
• Control product schedule through NPI, coordinating with ME, sourcing, packaging, certification, and quality teams. Provide technical guidance as needed.
• Interface with firmware resources and incorporate feedback into the development plan.
• Develop manufacturing flow, test plans, and quality processes.
• Work with Product Management, Supply Chain, and Marketing to coordinate launch plans.
• Cooperate with quality and sourcing through sustaining production. Lead FA as required.

You Have:

• BS and/or MS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience working with hardware products.
• Expertise in RF and wireless standards.
• Have a track record of successful end to end product development
• Able to travel up to 20% to Taiwan and China pre Covid

Bonus Experience:

• Experience with antenna design
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and build management.

Does this sound like you? We’d love to hear from you!!

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