Integrated Photonics Technical Leader - Acacia (Onsite)
Cisco · Holmdel, NJ · Product and Engineering
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 careersJob 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