Silicon Photonics Packaging Technical Leader
Cisco · Carlsbad, CA · Product and Engineering
About this role
Cisco is hiring a staff-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Carlsbad, CA. The posting calls out experience with Data Analytics. Compensation is listed at $148,800–$212,900 per year.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- staff
- 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.
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 Packaging Technical Leader, you will be responsible for the development and qualification of advanced packaging solutions for Cisco’s next generation optical transceiver products.
Serve as the primary technical interface for the Client Optics Group with top-tier Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly & Test (OSAT) driving advanced package assembly, test, and qualification for silicon photonics products.
Lead the design and layout of test vehicles to validate packaging processes; conduct rigorous design reviews for complex substrates, ensuring alignment with signal/power integrity requirements and manufacturing capabilities.
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