Lead ASIC Optical Test Engineer (112G/224G SerDes)

Cisco Systems; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Cisco Systems is seeking an ASIC Optical Hardware Systems Test Engineer to validate and ensure the quality of next-generation networking platforms, including switches, routers, and data center systems. In this high-impact role, you will lead hands-on lab bring-up and testing of Silicon One ASICs with high-speed optical transceivers.

You will develop scripts in Python or C/C++ to automate test workflows, measure SerDes eye quality and BER, and work with cross-functional teams from architecture to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years in hardware testing or lab bring-up.
• Hands-on validation of high-speed networking systems or electro-optic hardware.
• Strong knowledge of optical transceivers, SerDes (56G/112G+ PAM4), and BER testing.
• Experience with standard lab instrumentation (VNAs, TDR, scopes, BERTs, meters, SA).

Responsibilities

• Lead bring-up, validation, and characterization of Silicon One ASICs with high-speed optical transceivers.
• Measure high-speed SerDes and optical links, evaluate eye quality, BER, and margins.
• Develop Python/C/C++ test automation scripts to control lab equipment and automate tests.
• Perform system stress testing across temperature, voltage, and traffic conditions.
• Debug hardware, signal integrity, and optical link issues during prototype bring-up.
• Collaborate with architecture, SI, board design, software, and manufacturing through release.

Skills

Hands-on hardware lab bring-up

System-level validation

Multi-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD with 1+ years

Tools

VNAs

TDR

Oscilloscopes

BERTs

Optical Power Meters

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

Cisco Systems is seeking an ASIC Optical Hardware Systems Test Engineer to validate and ensure the quality of next-generation networking platforms, including switches, routers, and data center systems. In this high-impact role, you will lead hands-on lab bring-up and testing of Silicon One ASICs with high-speed optical transceivers.

You will develop scripts in Python or C/C++ to automate test workflows, measure SerDes eye quality and BER, and work with cross-functional teams from architecture to