Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Benefits

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Not verified checked Jun 13, 2026

Salary

$122K-$172K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

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Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Company

Company stage

Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Equity

Offered Verified - SEC 10-K source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Deadline

Jun 29, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Silicon Photonics Design Engineer 2 Locations The application window is expected to close on: 06/29/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . This role can be performed from any location within the United States. Meet the Team The Common Hardware Group (CHG) creates innovative hardware platforms central to the AI era, powering Cisco's core Switching, Routing, and Wireless products for organizations globally. Our innovations in silicon, optics, and hardware platforms-like Silicon One-are shaping the technology industry. We're a global team of creative experts, bringing our unique backgrounds and bold ideas to push boundaries and help each other grow. Because full product development-from design to qualification to production-is within our team, we're able to think differently, experiment more, and work quickly. Join us to power the future of the digital world. Your Impact As a Silicon Photonics Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development and qualification of integrated optical devices used in Cisco silicon photonics transceivers Work within a team of silicon photonics designers on integrated optical devices to enable the next generation of Cisco optical transceiver products Develop modulators and photodetector through device design, layout of test and characterization structures, testing (including high speed) and reliability qualification to make them ready for use in products Interact with the foundry and its engineers to optimize the manufacturing process and select process parameters Interface with product team IC designers to deliver device models and optimize

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