Optical Hardware Engineering Technical Leader, Acacia (Hybrid)

About the role

Join our team at Acacia, where we develop advanced optical transceivers for high-speed fiber optic transmission in data centers and telecommunication networks. We're seeking enthusiastic, experienced individuals to work on the forefront of fiber optic technology.

Responsibilities

• Bring-up and optimization of each new coherent transceiver design, including optimization of operating conditions of optical and electrical components
• Provide guidance and test results for the development of the integrated optics, high speed electronics, and DSP to maximize performance and minimize size and power consumption of Cisco’s coherent optical transceivers
• Design verification testing (DVT) of coherent transceivers to ensure optical specifications are met over operating conditions (temperature, power levels, etc.)
• Development of calibration and test procedures to ensure consistent high transceiver performance over a wide range of operating conditions (temperature, production variation, ageing, power levels, etc.)
• Work with the operations team to bring these calibration procedures and production tests into high volume manufacturing in a fast, reliable and cost-effective way
• Work with the operations team to maximize the product yield through good calibration and production test procedures
• Debug of transceivers, both during bring-up and volume manufacturing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 8 years of experience, or PhD with 5 years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience with coherent optical communications and DSP optimization
• Demonstrated experience with photonics integrated circuits and their controls for coherent optical transmission

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with test automation, ideally with Python
• Hands-on experience with high-speed RF electronics and ADC/DAC

Benefits

At Cisco, we offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment. The starting salary range for this position is $176,100.00 to $250,400.00, reflecting the projected salary range for new hires in U.S. and Canadian locations. Additional benefits 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. For quota-based sales roles, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $176,100.00 to $250,400.00, reflecting the projected salary range for new hires in U.S. and Canadian locations. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

Schedule

Preferred candidates must be able to be onsite in Maynard, MA a minimum of three days per week.