Cisco · 7 hours ago
Optical Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$152K/yr - $222K/yr
7+ years expCisco is a leading company in the technology sector, focused on innovating solutions for data and infrastructure. The Optical Engineer will design and develop optical transmission systems, lead projects, and collaborate with teams to optimize performance and ensure product quality.
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Responsibilities
Design and development of Optical transmission systems, subsystems, and components (including process development, photonic chip layout, simulation, verification)
Selection and qualification of active and passive integrated photonic and discrete optical components for the final product
Development of benchmarks, analysis, implementation, validation, and optimization of communications algorithms for link optimization
Resolution of technical issues associated with components, parts, products, or systems
Support testing of new and existing designs including product release
Deployment of optical systems in the field
Advanced experienced professional using best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services
Works independently, but receives minimal guidance and direction from leader then determines best approach to accomplish work
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
Leads projects from end-to-end, while also executing work as a primary contributor
Leads design of systems, subsystems, or components
Leads design reviews for optical systems and products
Identifies and recommends innovative approaches to design strategy, using a broad knowledge of the industry and end-user experience from the field
Designs, tests, and validates multiple subsystems/blocks
Leads efforts for performance optimization and design testing
Leads collaboration with hardware and software teams to design optical modules
Identifies opportunities for multiple products to work together to create value for customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelors with 7 years of related experience, or Masters with 4 years of related experience, or PhD with 1 year of related experience
Prior experience with bring-up and optimization of each new coherent transceiver design, including optimization of operating conditions of optical and electrical components
Prior experience with design verification testing (DVT) of coherent transceivers to ensure optical specifications are met over operating conditions (temperature, power levels, etc.)
Preferred
Prior experience with development of calibration and test procedures to ensure a consistent high transceiver performance over a wide range of operating conditions (temperature, production variation, ageing, power levels, etc.)
Prior experience with debug of transceivers, both during bring-up and volume manufacturing
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Company
Cisco
Cisco develops, manufactures, and sells networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and other technology services and products. It is a sub-organization of Cisco Press.
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
Chief Technology Officer - Cisco System Australia/New Zealand
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