Technical Leader- Quantum Networking Hardware Engineer

Cisco

Remote

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Work type
Remote
Location
Santa Monica, CA
Salary
$163,600–$234,600 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
Jul 20, 2026
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $199k
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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 · Technical Leader- Quantum Networking Hardware Engineer

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Join Cisco’s Outshift Quantum Research team as a Scientist or Engineer with an experimental background to drive the development of practical quantum networking technologies. You will collaborate with forward-thinking researchers and engineers to design and execute R&D plans for prototype development in quantum hardware, software, and applications. Your daily tasks include conducting cutting-edge research, developing novel solutions for dynamic quantum entanglement networking, and leading use case demonstrations within Cisco’s expanding Quantum network testbed. Essential skills include a PhD in Physics, Optics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields, along with experience in experimental research and publishing in top journals. Preferred qualifications involve expertise in integrated quantum photonics, light-matter interaction, entanglement swapping, and standard optical telecommunication architecture. This role demands proficiency in scientific programming languages like Python and MATLAB, alongside strong analytical and communication skills to bridge the gap between R&D and product teams.

Skills

Python C++ Quantum Networking Quantum Communication Quantum Optics Integrated Quantum Photonics Quantum Light-Matter Interaction Entanglement Swapping Quantum Memory Transduction Optical Telecommunication Architecture CI/CD Git JIRA PostgreSQL

What you'll do

  • Conduct competitive research and development in quantum networking.
  • Define and execute R&D prototype development plans for quantum technologies.
  • Develop novel quantum solutions focusing on entanglement sources and switches.
  • Lead use case demonstrations and contribute to the Cisco Live quantum network testbed.
  • Write peer-reviewed papers and present research results at conferences.
  • Analyze experimental results, proposing improvements for quantum networking systems.

What we're looking for

  • PhD in Physics, Optics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related fields.
  • 2+ years of experience in quantum communication or quantum optics post-PhD.
  • 3+ years of experience in experimental research in quantum or classical optical communication.
  • Experience leading research projects and publishing papers on top journals and conferences.
  • Research track record in quantum computing and/or quantum networking.

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