Hardware Engineer (Transceiver Module Group)
Core
Develop and validate high-speed optical interconnection technologies (100Mbit/s to 1.6Tbit/s) for Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products.
Role type
Senior IC hardware engineer (optical transceiver)
Builds
Optical module transceiver products for Cisco switches and systems
Domain
Networking hardware, optical interconnects, AI infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Electrical/optical test and measurement, automation scripting (Python, LabVIEW), digital logic, EEPROM programming, I2C interfaces, CMIS specification knowledge
Preferred skills
Optical transceiver industry standards (SFF, IEEE, MSA), Cisco IOS/NXOS, AI tools for test automation
Technologies
Python, LabVIEW, Unix/Linux, optical attenuators, I2C analyzers, traffic generators, oscilloscopes
Responsibilities
Develop test and configuration strategies for optical modules, perform root cause analysis on hardware-software interactions, build automation tools for test efficiency, conduct lab operations with electrical/optical equipment, characterize module low-speed IO and electrical timing, partner with engineering teams and suppliers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC