Photonic Foundry Component Engineer

Cisco

. Serve as the primary interface between Cisco engineering and high-volume manufacturing foundries .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $154,900 - $225,300 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Silicon Photonics IC development, including process integration, device qualification, and high-volume manufacturing. Proficient in applying design-for-manufacturing, design-for-reliability, and design-for-test principles to ensure robust and reliable photonic integrated circuits.

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Silicon Photonics IC DevelopmentProcess IntegrationDesign-For-Manufacturing (DFM)Cadence VirtuosoWafer-Level Testing

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Hard Skills

Chip DevelopmentProcess QualificationDesign-For-Reliability (DFR)Design-For-Test (DFT)Optical Process Control MonitorsRoot-Cause AnalysisDesign Of ExperimentsHigh-Yield ManufacturingPhotonic Process FlowsFailure Mechanisms Analysis

Soft Skills

Project LeadershipCross-Functional Team CollaborationVendor Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

Cadence VirtuosoSynopsysKlayoutANSYS LumericalLab Automation

Industry Keywords

Silicon PhotonicsHigh-Volume ProductionFoundry ManagementNear-Package Optics (NPO)Co-Packaged Optics (CPO)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary interface between Cisco engineering and high-volume manufacturing foundries
Own end-to-end process integration, device qualification, and bring-up of Silicon Photonics ICs
Manage the PIC tape-out lifecycle from device-level design recommendations and PDK engagement through DRC sign-off, process integration, and foundry qualification
Develop, modify, and optimize photonic process flows for Silicon Photonics platforms using CMOS fabrication capabilities
Ensure robust process windows and high yield
Lead development and validation of optical and electrical Process Control Monitors and automated test plans for passive and active PIC components
Execute root-cause analysis and Design of Experiments to address failure mechanisms in discrete and integrated components
Apply design-for-reliability frameworks to anticipate and eliminate failure modes early in the development cycle
Drive qualification of photonic integrated circuits
Translate design intent into manufacturable, reliable, and testable solutions for global networking

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Photonics, or a related field
5+ years of industry experience in chip development, foundry management, and process qualification
Direct experience working with external foundries on process bring-up and qualification in high-volume production environments
Knowledge of design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-reliability (DFR), and design-for-test (DFT) principles applied to PIC and EIC devices
Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, and Klayout
Hands-on experience with wafer-level testing, lab automation, and bring-up and debugging of photonic and electronic ICs in high-volume production environments
Familiarity or hands-on experience with near-package optics (NPO) or co-packaged optics (CPO) architectures
Prior experience in volume manufacturing within a silicon photonics foundry environment
Proficiency with advanced simulation tools such as ANSYS Lumerical
Ability to contribute to and lead projects within matrixed, geographically distributed technical teams
Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and manage complex vendor/foundry relationships, including process roadmap negotiations and qualification milestone ownership

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, vesting following continued employment
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 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
Performance-based incentive pay for employees on sales plans