Description
Optical engineers at Cisco design and build the next generation of high-capacity optical communication systems, subsystems, and transmission components.
As an Optical Engineering Technical Leader, you will convert product requirements into technical design specifications and take accountability for the end-to-end design, testing, and validation of advanced optical transmission systems and subsystems.
Key responsibilities include:
- Driving medium-to-large technical features from concept through completion by selecting, qualifying, and integrating active and passive photonic components
- Leading and implementing multi-functional engineering initiatives spanning multiple global teams
- Analyzing lab testing outcomes and benchmarks to determine the root cause of complex technical challenges
The role requires:
- Proven hands-on laboratory experience performing optical measurements, characterization, and validation of optical building blocks
- Experience managing or collaborating with external manufacturing partners, ODM/JDM vendors, or component suppliers
- Professional working proficiency in English
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Telecommunications, or a related technical subject area
Preferred qualifications include:
- In-depth technical familiarity with coherent optical engines, advanced transceivers, and multi-channel optical line system architectures
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with firmware and software engineering teams
- Strong critical thinking and root-cause problem-solving skills
The starting salary range for this position is €65,200.00 to €85,600.00.