Associate Application Engineer II Fall CoOp

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Applications accepted until further notice.

Acacia, now part of Cisco, provides innovative silicon-based high speed optical interconnect products to accelerate network scalability through advancements in performance, capacity, and cost. Our DSP ASICs, silicon photonic PICs and coherent modules empower cloud and service providers to meet the fast-growing demand for data. We have assembled a team of cross-functional experts capable of solving the challenges of next generation optical interconnects, resulting in industry-leading, award-winning products.

Come join us at Cisco, named the #1 world's best workplaces, and do purposeful work that makes a global impact and gives back to a company culture that empowers an inclusive future for all.

The Associate Application Engineer will perform one or more of the following tasks related to Acacia's world-class optical products as a member of the Acacia department responsible for direct customer relationships. The individual will be assigned relevant work assignments to challenge them according to their current level of experience and capability.

• Recreate real-world application environments in our optical lab to evaluate and verify customer issues
• Develop creative workaround solutions to product limitations or bugs
• Work with customers to help integrate Acacia's products into their systems and networks
• Work with the world's leading systems and service providers to help build the networks of today and help define the networks of the future
• Collaborate with team members to develop Python scripts that enable and manage system features
• Address a broad range of technical disciplines, including electrical, optical, embedded SW, mechanical, and thermal.

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in electronic or electrical engineering or related field
• Completed courses in Signals and Systems, Electronic Design and a Basic Programming Course
• Knowledge of Python programming
• Basic Analog Electrical engineering skills
• Experience with electronic and/or optical system design

• Coursework in optics or DSP