Photonic Test Engineer

Cisco

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Remote (Usa-Carlsbad, US) Posted 108 days ago $128,200–$162,300 / year
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TL;DR

As a Photonic Test Engineer at Cisco in Carlsbad, CA, you will join the platform development team responsible for advancing silicon photonics integrated circuits and chipsets. Your daily tasks include designing and executing engineering tests to support novel optical components, performing failure analysis on assemblies, and recommending improvements to test processes through automation and cycle time reduction. You will collaborate closely with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful product deployment globally, applying data analytics and AI/ML for proactive issue resolution. The role requires a strong background in photonic testing, ideally complemented by experience in C# and SQL, as well as knowledge of photonics, fiber optics, and semiconductor lasers.

Skills

C# SQL JMP Python Data Analytics AI/ML Kubernetes Docker CI/CD PostgreSQL Git AWS Photonic Test Fiber Optics Semiconductor Lasers

What you'll do

  • Design and execute engineering tests for Cisco’s silicon photonics co-packaged optics platform.
  • Perform failure analysis on optical components and assemblies to resolve issues.
  • Recommend and implement improvements in test processes to reduce cycle time and automate systems.
  • Support specialized testing needs from development through production for new photonic technologies.
  • Apply data analytics, including AI/ML, for proactive problem detection and resolution.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with photonic test and development of optical components.
  • Design and execute complex engineering tests for silicon photonics platforms.
  • Perform failure analysis on optical components and assemblies.
  • Implement process improvements using data analytics and AI/ML.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams globally.

Market check

Salary context

This $128,200–$162,300 range sits above 39% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$126,950–$200,500

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$134,925–$190,250

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Cisco

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

Cisco currently has 113 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $165,000–$241,400 across 113 roles with salary data.

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