Senior Design Engineer

Cisco

Actively hiring
Remote (Usa-Allentown, US) Posted 44 days ago $166,500–$234,100 / year
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TL;DR

As a Senior Engineer in Cisco’s Silicon Photonics group, you will lead the design and development of advanced 100G/200G/400G photonics ICs, driving architecture, verification, and lab validation to ensure cutting-edge optical networking solutions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include defining chip-level specifications, collaborating with cross-functional teams for end-to-end solution delivery, and mentoring junior engineers. Essential skills encompass extensive experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design, lab validation, and hands-on expertise with tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Python/C for automation. Ideal candidates possess deep knowledge of photonics circuits and industry standards such as IEEE 802.3 and QSFP, along with strong leadership and communication abilities to excel in this high-impact role at the forefront of optical networking innovation.

Skills

Python C Cadence_Virtuoso Spectre Calibre IEEE_802.3 QSFP OSFP QSFP-DD

What you'll do

  • Drive the architecture and design of high-speed mixed-signal and photonics circuits.
  • Define and document chip-level specifications and verification plans for ICs.
  • Lead lab validation activities and debug complex issues in photonics ICs.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance on circuit design.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end optical solutions.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelors + 12 years or Masters + 8 years of related experience in analog/mixed-signal IC design.
  • Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on high-speed systems.
  • Extensive lab validation and test experience with high-speed equipment.
  • Hands-on expertise using Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre, Calibre, and other design tools.
  • Experience driving architecture and verification of high-speed mixed-signal and photonics circuits.
  • Strong mentoring skills to guide junior engineers in technical development.

Market check

Salary context

This $166,500–$234,100 range sits above 77% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$117,000–$204,470

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$139,400–$190,468

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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