mid software engineering Hardware Engineer ic · Posted May 11, 2026
$159,000 – $230,300
USD per year

About this role

Cisco is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Kanata, Canada. The posting calls out experience with System Design. Compensation is listed at $159,000–$230,300 per year.

Role
Hardware Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Employment
Full-time
Location
Kanata, Canada
Department
Product and Engineering
Posted
May 11, 2026

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Job description

from Cisco careers
The application window is expected to close on: 06/12/2026

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

Meet the Team

Acacia designs intelligent transceivers using advanced signal processing and photonic integration for the 100G, 400G, 800G and 1.6T+ bit speed fiber optic transmission market deployed in data center, metro, long-haul and ultra-long haul telecommunication networks.

You will work with other Acacia mixed-signal engineers to collaborate in order to provide an optimized design that will integrate into the ASIC. In addition, you will have the opportunity to interact with other Acacia groups including digital/DSP design, system design, package design, and module design. Acacia takes pride in providing and fostering a collaborate environment in order ensure success and personal growth.

Your Impact

As a senior member of the Mixed Signal Design team, you will be a key member of a small, dynamic IC Design group that develops high speed (>25Gb/s), and high accuracy, analog designs for optical communications products. You will architect, design, layout, measure and productize ultra-deep sub-micron-based CMOS products.

  • You will lead efforts for a large block on a complex chip, mentor team members and track deliverables, participate in peer review of complex IC designs and provide solid design methodology from conception to production.

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