Test Development Engineer (hybrid) - 2010121

About the Team

Join Cisco’s COG business unit as part of our dynamic Test Development team, where innovation and collaboration drive the success of our optical transceiver products. As a Test Development Engineer, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, product engineering, quality, and applications—to develop, validate, and optimize production tests from NPI through the product lifecycle. Our team thrives on solving complex technical challenges, improving test coverage, and ensuring high-quality, reliable products reach our customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Develop test programs, validate, and characterize production tests for optical transceiver products at module level.
• Influence NPI/design phases to optimize DFT/DFM, test coverage, calibration, and architecture decisions.
• Monitor and sustain product flow in production with offshore manufacturing to meet cost, delivery, and yield targets.
• Analyze characterization, qualification, and production data to set test limits, optimize yield, and improve test efficiency.
• Provide cross-functional support for product debug, failure analysis, and continuous test process improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum MSEE with 2+ years or BSEE with 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong scripting and automation skills in Python are required for module test program development.
• Use of AI in test program development and data analysis.
• Proficiency with statistical analysis methods/tools (JMP, Data Conductor, DataPower, Power BI), including GR&R, CpK, correlation, and SPC process control.
• Experience with semiconductor processes, optical/photonic components, and familiarity with QSFP MSA standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of PCB design and review, configuration management systems (Agile/Omnify), and general FAB/semiconductor process fundamentals.
• Proven ability to solve complex problems, influence cross-functional teams, and foster a collaborative, productive working environment.
• Familiarity with bench equipment including BERT’s, optical switch, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, and optical spectrum analyzers is desirable.
• Product debug and failure analysis support for RMA as needed and use results to drive continuous test improvement.
• Overseas production management preferred.

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.

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $134,300.00 to $195,400.00 for new hires 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 specific locations is 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 include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution.
• Paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance.
• Grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
• 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.
• Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at a 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 vacation time (subject to availability and business limitations).
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, with 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.
• Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies for non-sales roles.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, split between quota and non-quota components.