Cisco · 14 hours ago
Senior Director - Module Development (Optical)
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$268K/yr - $339K/yr
15+ years expCisco is a leading technology company revolutionizing data and infrastructure in the AI era. They are seeking a Senior Director of Module Development to lead the Module Engineering Team, responsible for strategy and execution of module development for silicon-photonics-based transceivers, while driving the adoption of AI tools to enhance productivity and quality.
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Responsibilities
Evaluating Marketing Requirements Documents (MRDs) and providing timely responses as to the approach, timeline, and feasibility for new product concepts
Significant participation in Cisco’s product lifecycle (PLC) process including Concept Commits (CCs), Engineering Commits (ECs) and other important PLC milestones
Working with the COG Program Management Team to develop and maintain accurate, detailed, and comprehensive program schedules and resource plans
Drive adoption of AI tools to enhance productivity, quality, and development speed
Lead the module/PCBA design, firmware/software, & Validation and Test teams
Oversee design, development, validation, delivery, and documentation of COG’s transceiver module products by working directly with the various team leaders to guarantee execution with predictability, velocity and quality
Ensure the Module Engineering team is following best engineering practices in the development, physical design, layout, simulation, validation/characterization, & documentation of the transceiver modules being developed
Apply analytics and AI/ML to stimulate edge cases, optimize test strategies, and improve test coverage, usability, debug capabilities, and fault isolation
Partner with the Platform Engineering, Silicon Engineering, Product Management, and Operations teams to ensure multi-functional alignment and successful program delivery
Foster a collaborative, innovative, accountable, and inclusive culture, promoting guidelines and knowledge sharing across global teams
Mentor and develop high-performing teams, emphasizing continuous learning in silicon development and effective use of AI-assisted development tools
Qualification
Required
15+ years high-speed transceiver module development leadership experience including management of global teams
Extensive experience in the following disciplines or similar areas within module development lifecycle or packaging: High-speed optics module development, PCBAs, Test & validation boards, Firmware / Software, Mechanical housings and packaging, DVT and test, Telcordia reliability qualification, Digital signal processors (DSP), Optics connectors and connectivity, Optical / Photonic ICs: Modulators, Photo Detectors, Grating Couplers, Waveguides, etc., High-speed SERDES / signaling, PLL / clock domains and distribution, Power distribution, Signal & power integrity, channel modeling, Diagnostics, test coverage, and DFT, Electrical, optical, and system simulation applications and tools, Test equipment
Preferred
Optical transceiver silicon and module architecture
Strong communication, partner management, and executive presence
Experience working with Tier 1 webscale customers
Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field with a focus on semiconductor and/or optics development
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
Flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Company
Cisco
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