Director – Engineering, High Speed SerDes, Analog / Mixed-Signal

Cisco

. Set up and lead a high-performance engineering design team in the US and India for Cisco’s Client Optics Group .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $220,900 - $291,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in high-speed electronics and silicon photonics development, with a strong focus on mixed-signal/analog electronics and team leadership. Proven ability to drive product development using AI tools and foster collaboration across global teams.

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High-Speed Electronics ExperienceMixed-Signal/Analog ElectronicsSilicon Photonics DevelopmentAI Tool AdoptionGlobal Team Management

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Hard Skills

Optical Transceiver DevelopmentSilicon-Photonics-Based ChipsetsDigital Signal ProcessorsSignal Integrity and Channel ModelingElectrical and Optical Co-SimulationSilicon Validation and Test EquipmentAdvanced Packaging TechniquesPLL/Clock DomainsPower DistributionTest Coverage and DFT

Soft Skills

Mentoring AbilitiesCollaboration SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication SkillsAccountability

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsSimulation ApplicationsDiagnostics ToolsDevelopment ToolsDocumentation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Electrical/Computer EngineeringPhD in Related Field

Industry Keywords

Silicon Manufacturing ProcessesPhotonics DevelopmentOptical ICsMSA StandardsIEEE 802.3 Ethernet Specifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set up and lead a high-performance engineering design team in the US and India for Cisco’s Client Optics Group
Drive end-to-end execution of optical transceiver development for silicon-photonics-based transceiver chipsets and modules
Lead architecture, development, simulation, diagnostics, bring-up, and validation of electronics ICs paired with silicon photonics ICs
Evaluate Marketing Requirements Documents and provide approach, timeline, and feasibility responses for new product concepts
Participate in Cisco’s product lifecycle process, including Concept Commits and Engineering Commits
Work with Program Management to develop and maintain detailed program schedules and resource plans
Drive adoption of AI tools to improve productivity, quality, and development speed
Oversee design, development, delivery, and documentation of electronics ICs and chipsets
Ensure analog design teams follow best engineering practices for custom layout, simulation, validation/characterization, and documentation
Apply analytics and AI/ML to stimulate edge cases, optimize test strategies, improve test coverage, usability, debugging, and fault isolation
Partner with digital design, SI/PI, layout, silicon characterization, Product Management, and Operations teams
Foster a collaborative, innovative, accountable, and inclusive culture across global teams
Mentor and develop high-performing teams in silicon development and AI-assisted development tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ years of high-speed electronics experience, including management of global teams
Advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field work experience with a focus on semiconductor and/or optics development
Extensive experience with mixed-signal/analog electronics, including drivers, TIAs, ADCs, TX/RX equalizers, and CDRs
Experience with digital signal processors (DSP)
Experience with optical/photonic ICs or similar technologies, including modulators, photodetectors, grating couplers, and waveguides
High-speed SERDES at 112Gbps, 224Gbps, and 448Gbps using PAM4/PAM6
Signal and power integrity and channel modeling
Advanced packaging, including fine-pitch and low-parasitic chip-chip interconnect
PLL/clock domains and distribution
Power distribution
Silicon diagnostics, test coverage, and DFT
Electrical, optical, and co-simulation applications and tools
Silicon validation and test equipment
Experienced large-team leader able to motivate team members to successful outcomes
Proven track record in mixed-signal/analog electronics and silicon photonics development, timely delivery, and first-pass success
History of driving adoption of AI tools to accelerate development and improve productivity
Skilled collaboration and mentoring abilities
Preferred: advanced understanding of silicon manufacturing processes, photonics development leadership, and automation
Preferred: optical transceiver silicon and module architecture definition at 200Gbps/lane and 400Gbps/lane
Preferred: understanding of MSA standards such as QSFP/QSFP-DD and IEEE 802.3 Ethernet specifications
Preferred: strong communication, global team management, and executive presence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Basic life insurance
Cisco restricted stock unit grants may be available, subject to eligibility and continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
Paid day off for employee’s birthday
Paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation per full calendar year for non-exempt employees
Flexible vacation time off program with no defined limit for eligible exempt employees
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
Up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward
Additional paid time away for critical or emergency family issues
Optional 10 paid volunteer days per full calendar year
Annual bonuses for non-sales roles, subject to Cisco policies
Sales incentive compensation for eligible sales-plan employees
Opportunities to grow and build at Cisco
Collaborative global work environment