Leader, Semiconductor Product Engineering

Cisco

Confirmed live yesterday High trust
Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
San Jose, CACarlsbad, CAHolmdel, NJMaynard, MA
Salary
$194,600–$285,700 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 30, 2026

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $240k
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This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $181,754–$243,950 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $240k versus about $213k for comparable roles.

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Cisco Systems is the world''s leading networking technology company, designing and manufacturing networking hardware, telecommunications equipment, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses and governments. Industry: Networking Technology & Cybersecurity

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TL;DR · Leader, Semiconductor Product Engineering

Leader, Semiconductor Product Engineering joins the Optics Operations Product Engineering team to manage the lifecycle of optical transceiver components and modules. This role involves leading and mentoring a team of engineers to drive AI-driven process transformation, automated yield intelligence, and Design-for-Manufacturing methodologies for silicon and component products. The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, fab foundries, and OSAT partners to improve wafer yields, ensure supply chain resilience, and establish manufacturing and test strategies including DFT implementation. Key technical requirements include expertise in semiconductor fabrication, wafer sort, advanced packaging, Statistical Process Control, Six Sigma, and tools like JMP or Spotfire. Preferred skills include Python and machine learning libraries for automated yield learning. The role addresses critical challenges in silicon photonics, mmWave, and DSP technologies to ensure high-quality production of complex optical hardware.

What you'll do

  • Lead an engineering team to deliver semiconductor wafer products meeting specific quality and performance standards.
  • Manage the product lifecycle from initial silicon through high volume manufacturing using DFM/DFx principles.
  • Partner with foundries, OSAT partners, and design teams to maximize yield and ensure supply chain resilience.
  • Implement AI-driven process transformations to improve quality, reduce test time, and perform root-cause analysis.
  • Develop manufacturing and test strategies including DFT implementation and test program creation.
  • Execute analytics-driven strategies to accelerate failure identification and streamline product development.
  • Coach and upskill junior and senior engineers to foster technical capabilities and an AI-driven mindset.

What we're looking for

  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Physics, Photonics, or related engineering fields.
  • 10+ years of semiconductor industry experience as a technical lead.
  • 5+ years of direct people leadership experience.
  • Technical expertise in semiconductor fabrication, wafer sort/probe testing, and advanced packaging.
  • Mastery of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, and yield management software.
  • Experience managing technical deliverables with foundry ecosystems and OSAT partners.
  • Experience with Python, machine learning libraries, or enterprise AI tools (preferred).
  • Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills in matrix organizations (preferred).

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