Silicon Photonics Design Engineer
Cisco · Carlsbad, CA · Product and Engineering
About this role
Cisco is hiring a mid-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Carlsbad, CA. Compensation is listed at $122,000–$172,100 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Carlsbad, CA
- 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.
This role can be performed from any location within the United States.
Meet the Team
The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco’s core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms—like Silicon One—are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development—from design to qualification to production—is within our team, we’re able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world.
Your Impact
As a Silicon Photonics Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development and qualification of integrated optical devices used in Cisco silicon photonics transceivers
Work within a team of silicon photonics designers on integrated optical devices to enable the next generation of Cisco optical transceiver products
Develop modulators and photodetector through device design, layout of test and characterization structures, testing (including high speed) and reliability qualification to make them ready for use in products
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