Firmware Engineer II - Embedded for High-Speed Optical Modules

Cisco; Maynard (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Cisco Acacia team in Massachusetts is seeking an enrolled student for a firmware internship focused on bring-up and testing of ultra-high data rate electro-optical modules. You will design and validate firmware, develop infrastructure code, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to power the future of connectivity.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning in embedded firmware, C/C++, and Python for hardware testing, with exposure to RTOS, GPIO, and Linux-based environments.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with embedded firmware development, C/C++ programming, or assembly language.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for hardware testing or automation tasks.
• Must be enrolled in an undergrad or master's program and continue enrollment after internship.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate firmware for the bring-up of electro-optical modules.
• Develop and test infrastructure code for product evaluation sub-systems.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate system components.
• Troubleshoot technical issues to ensure product stability and performance.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C/C++ programming

Python scripting

Education

Undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's) with 2 years of work experience

Master's degree program with 0 years of work experience

Tools

Git

Perforce

Linux

RTOS

I2C

SPI

UART

FPGA/CPLD

Job description

Cisco Acacia team in Massachusetts is seeking an enrolled student for a firmware internship focused on bring-up and testing of ultra-high data rate electro-optical modules. You will design and validate firmware, develop infrastructure code, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to power the future of connectivity.

The role emphasizes hands-on learning in embedded firmware, C/C++, and Python for hardware testing, with exposure to RTOS, GPIO, and Linux-based environments.