Optical Engineering Technical Leader
Core
Design, test, and validate advanced optical transmission systems and subsystems to build Cisco's optical portfolio, converting product requirements into technical specifications.
Role type
Senior IC optical engineering technical leader
Builds
High-capacity optical communication systems, subsystems, and transmission components for cloud data centers and enterprise infrastructure
Domain
Telecommunications / Optical Engineering / Photonics
Required skills
Optical measurements and characterization, Active and passive photonic component integration, Manufacturing partner management (ODM/JDM), Root-cause analysis of hardware/firmware anomalies, Multi-functional team leadership, Technical design specification creation
Preferred skills
Coherent optical engine architecture knowledge, Firmware/software team collaboration, Global multi-site team alignment, Complex multi-domain problem solving
Technologies
Optical test instrumentation, Coherent optical engines, Advanced transceivers, Multi-channel optical line systems
Responsibilities
Convert product requirements into technical design specifications, Lead end-to-end design and validation of optical transmission systems, Select and integrate photonic components for optimal link performance, Analyze lab testing outcomes to resolve complex technical challenges, Drive medium-to-large technical features from concept to completion, Implement innovative solutions for field deployments
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
