Your Impact:

• Translate product requirements to design and component requirements
• Define system architecture including evaluation of enabling technologies, both hardware and software
• Create simulation tools for investigating the application and performance impact of component parameters
• Review manufacturing testing activities and ensure product delivered aligns with product requirements and customer expectations
• Lead in some early product demonstrations to customers
• Plan and direct advanced, innovative technical projects
• Pursue new technology for product suitability
• Serve as a domain expert or cross-domain integrator, leveraging breadth of knowledge to connect emerging technology trends and assess their impact on Cisco products
• Ensure the development, execution, and enablement of technology strategies that deliver long-term business impact
• Stay ahead of evolving technology and industry trends, shaping innovation and enabling Cisco to maintain a strong competitive advantage
• Partner across engineering, product, and business teams to translate strategic vision into scalable, high-impact solutions
• Mentor and influence senior technical leaders, driving architectural consistency and engineering excellence across the organization

Minimum qualifications:

• Experienced in optical transmission systems and a strong background in communication theory
• Master's degree in electrical engineering
• Knowledge in optical components and measurement technology plus knowledge in creating and using simulations tools
• Knowledge in Matlab and Python

Preferred qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related technical field
• Demonstrated experience leading feasibility studies and joint development projects with industry or academic partners
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Proven ability to drive innovation and collaborate effectively in international, cross-functional teams

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