Cisco · 1 day ago
Integrated Photonics Technical Leader - Acacia (Onsite)
Holmdel, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$169K/yr - $241K/yr
6+ years expCisco is a leader in revolutionizing data and infrastructure connectivity in the AI era. The Integrated Photonics Technical Leader will be responsible for designing, simulating, and testing photonic components and circuits, collaborating closely with multiple teams to build complete products.
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Responsibilities
Design and numerical modeling of passive and active photonic components, including high speed devices based on hybrid integration
Script-based GDS layout of photonic components, circuits, and full product chips
Qualification
Required
Bachelors +8 years, Masters +6 years, or Ph.D. +3 years of optical engineering, electrical engineering, material science, physics and related fields
Prior experience with solid-state physics, integrated photonics, and opto-electronics
Prior experience with photonics numerical simulation principle and tools, such as FDTD, HFSS, COMSOL and etc
Prior experience in photonic device process and fabrication
Prior experience with photonic device layout and tapeout
Preferred
Prior experience in hybrid integration of different material systems
Prior experience in photonic devices based on thin-film lithium niobate
Prior experience with designing, simulating and testing of high speed electronic or optical devices
Prior experience with photonic component testing
Prior experience with large-scale photonic circuit tape-outs in commercial foundries
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
A 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, plus 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, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
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
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
Annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies
Performance-based incentive pay
Company
Cisco
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Leadership Team
Chuck Robbins
Chair and CEO
Carl Solder
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