Design Verification Engineer - Acacia Networks

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Acacia Communications Inc., a leader in disruptive client optics and coherent technology, is currently seeking a Device Verification Test (DVT) Engineer to design and run automated testing of PIC devices, assist development teams with design specifications, and improve production yields.

Reporting into Acacia/Cisco Device Verification Test group, this engineer will work closely with our integrated silicon photonics, optical packaging, ASIC development, and the operations teams to deliver leading edge, high-yielding, high-throughput processes across Acacia/Cisco product line of optoelectronic components and modules.

• New product introduction – work closely with RF, silicon photonics, DSP, and module design teams to debug and bring-up new PICs and modules
• Develop test algorithms and calibration procedures
• Define and execute design verification test plans
• Be responsible for design verification documentation
• Support PIC level failure analysis and troubleshooting

• Bachelors + 7 years of related experience, or Masters + 4 years of related experience, or PhD + 2 year of related experience
• Prior experience working in a lab.
• Experience with basic fiber optics components and test and measurement equipment

• Experience with high bandwidth RF, EO/OE testing
• Experience with client optics DSP, Ser Des, and its testing
• Knowledge of software and test automation, especially based on Python
• Knowledge of DAC/ADC operations and controls
• Knowledge of optical communications, including PAM4 and coherent optical communications
• Experience with JMP or similar data analysis software
• C++, Matlab programming and VPI modelling experience
• Good problem solving, effective communication, documentation, planning skills
• International and domestic travel to support customer development and internal Cisco collaboration might be required

The starting salary range posted for this position is $ to $ and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

• 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
• 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
• Non-exempt employees
  ** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
• Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
• 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours ofunused sick timecarried forwardfrom one calendar yearto the next
• Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family…