senior software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted Apr 29, 2026
$168,800 – $241,200
USD per year

About this role

Cisco is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Holmdel, NJ. Compensation is listed at $168,800–$241,200 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
senior
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Holmdel, NJ
Department
Product and Engineering
Posted
Apr 29, 2026

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Job description

from Cisco careers
The application window is expected to close on: 04/29/2026

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

The application window is expected to close on 6/30.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if sufficient number of applications are received.

Meet the Team

The Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) team is a small, dynamic group that develops advanced photonics chips for optical communications products.

Your Impact

Design, simulation, layout, and testing of photonic components and circuits. You will work very closely with the entire PIC team covering a wide variety of directions, including silicon photonics and III-V device designs, simulation, foundry process development, production tapeout, PIC testing, and production support. You will also work closely with millimeter wave design team, packaging team, and module hardware / software / optics testing team in building complete products.

Key Essential Functions:

  • Design and numerical modeling of passive and active photonic components, including high speed devices based on hybrid integration
  • Script-based GDS layout of photonic components, circuits, and full product chips

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors +8 years, Masters +6 years, or Ph.D. +3 years of optical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics and related fields 
  • This is an excerpt. Read the full job description on Cisco careers →
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