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Technical Leader DSP Engineer - Coherent Optical Transmission Systems - Acacia (Hybrid)

at Cisco Systems

Hybrid 💰 $176K – $250K USD / year Posted April 03, 2026
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Position Details

Salary $176K – $250K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience lead
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Bachelor's + 12 years of related experience, or Masters + 8 years of related experience, or PhD + 5 years of related experience, or equivalent related work experience.
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Technical Leader to design, simulate, and validate DSP/FEC algorithms for coherent optical transmission systems; lead cross-functional efforts to optimize performance in ASIC-based transceivers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, simulate and validate new DSP or FEC algorithms for optical transceivers
  • Test and optimize algorithms on hardware
  • Develop models of analog RF and optical components
  • Collaborate with optical testing and firmware teams for calibration and run-time optimization
  • Present technical information to colleagues

Technical Overview

Stack includes C++, Linux, SystemVerilog/SystemC; experience with DSP, FEC, optical transceivers, and lab-based silicon validation; familiar with SVN and Perforce version control.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior technical leader with deep DSP/FEC experience in coherent optical communications, hands-on ASIC development, strong C++/Linux skills, and a track record of lab collaboration and leadership in a hybrid work environment.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's degree or higher in a quantitative field12 years of related experienceor Master's 8 yearsor PhD 5 years

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with DSP and/or FEC for optical communicationsLab silicon validation experienceC++LinuxSVN and PerforceHybrid work experience

Tools & Platforms

SVNPerforceLinuxC++

Required Skills

DSPFECoptical communicationsASICC++LinuxSystemVerilogSystemCSVNPerforcelab validation

Hard Skills

C++LinuxSystemVerilogSystemCSVNPerforceDSPFECOptical CommunicationsASICs

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationpresentationcollaborationproblem-solving

Industry & Role

Industry Telecommunications
Job Function Lead DSP/algorithm development and validation for next-generation coherent optical transceivers.
Role Subtype Technical Leader
Tech Domains C++, Linux, SystemVerilog, SystemC, ASICs

Keywords for Your Resume

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Deal Breakers

Lack of experience in coherent optical systems, No hands-on DSP/ASIC experience

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