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Director, Hardware Engineering (Client Optics Group)

📍 Location
Carlsbad
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 03, 2026

About the Role

The application window is expected to close on: 06/19/2026
**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received** .

**Meet the Team**

**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.**

**Your Impact**

**Product Planning**

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