Director, Silicon Photonics & AI-Driven Engineering

Cisco; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 221,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Sick time & vacation

Job summary

Cisco is seeking a Director to lead a large engineering design team in the US and India for Client Optics Group. You will oversee electronics ICs and silicon photonics, drive AI-enabled productivity, and collaborate across PLC milestones to ensure timely, high-quality transceiver development.

The role demands 15+ years in high-speed electronics, advanced degrees, and proven leadership in global teams with strong cross-functional coordination.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in high-speed electronics with global team management.
• Advanced degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Expertise in mixed-signal/analog electronics and silicon photonics.

Responsibilities

• Plan and drive product concepts from planning through PLC milestones.
• Oversee silicon development, testing, and documentation with leaders.
• Mentor teams and promote AI-assisted development tools.

Skills

Team leadership

Silicon photonics

AI adoption

Project planning

Education

Master’s/PhD in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

EDA tools

Simulation tools

Co-simulation tools

Analytical tools

Job description

Cisco is seeking a Director to lead a large engineering design team in the US and India for Client Optics Group. You will oversee electronics ICs and silicon photonics, drive AI-enabled productivity, and collaborate across PLC milestones to ensure timely, high-quality transceiver development.

The role demands 15+ years in high-speed electronics, advanced degrees, and proven leadership in global teams with strong cross-functional coordination.