Silicon Photonics Senior Designer

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The application window is expected to close on: 11/16/2026Meet the Team: The Silicon One team 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 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: This isn't just about building chips—it's about shaping the optical foundation of next-generation AI and hyperscale infrastructure. As a Silicon Photonics Design Engineer, you'll lead the design, simulation, and characterization of silicon photonic devices and integrated components for Cisco's next-generation optical platforms supporting 100G/200G/400G per Lambda solutions. You won't just solve complex technical problems; you’ll own them end-to-end. From converting raw product specs into…