Director - Engineering, Speed SerDes & Analog​/Mixed-Signal; Silicon One Optics Group

The application window is expected to close on: 10/08/2026

The Director will be responsible for setting up and leading a high-performance engineering design team in the US & India for Cisco’s Client Optics Group (COG) and driving the end-to-end execution of optical transceiver development for COG’s silicon-photonics–based transceiver chipsets and modules. Key responsibilities include architecture, development, simulation, diagnostics, bring-up, and validation of electronics IC (EIC) paired with silicon photonics ICs (PICs).

A significant new focus for this role is the deployment of AI tools, when possible, to enhance productivity, quality, and development cycle times.

• Evaluating Marketing Requirements Documents (MRDs) and providing timely responses as to the approach, timeline, and feasibility for new product concepts.
• Significant participation in Cisco’s product lifecycle (PLC) process including Concept Commits (CCs), Engineering Commits (ECs) and other important PLC milestones.
• Working with the COG Program Management Team to develop and maintain accurate, detailed, and comprehensive program schedules and resource plans.
• Drive adoption of AI tools to enhance productivity, quality, and development speed.

• Oversee the design, development, delivery, and documentation of electronics ICs, and chipsets by working directly with the various team leaders to guarantee execution with predictability, velocity and quality.
• Ensure the Analog Design team is following best engineering practices in the development, custom layout, simulation, validation/characterization, & documentation of the optical transceiver designs being developed.
• Apply analytics and AI/ML to stimulate edge cases, optimize test strategies, and improve test coverage, usability, debug capabilities, and fault isolation.

• Partner with the cross functional teams like digital design, SI/PI, layout, Silicon characterization, Product Management, and Operations teams to ensure multi-functional alignment and successful program delivery.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative, accountable, and inclusive culture, promoting guidelines and knowledge sharing across global teams.
• Mentor and develop high-performing teams, emphasizing continuous learning in silicon development and effective use of AI-assisted development tools.

• Experienced large-team leader who can motivate its members to successful outcomes.
• Expert in the development of mixed-signal/analog electronics and silicon photonics with a proven track record of timely delivery and first-pass success.
• Advocate for AI tools, with a history of driving adoption to accelerate development and improve productivity.
• Skilled collaborator and mentor, committed to building high-performing, innovative teams.

• 15+ years high-speed electronics and 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 in the following disciplines:
  • Mixed signal/analog electronics:
    Drivers, TIAs, ADCs, TX/RX Equalizers, CDRs, etc.
  • Digital signal processors (DSP)
  • Optical / Photonic ICs or similar:
    Modulators, Photo Detectors, Grating Couplers, Waveguides, etc.
  • High-speed SERDES- 112
    
    Gbps, 224
    
    Gbps, 448
    
    Gbps PAM4/PAM6
  • Signal & power integrity, 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