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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Test Development Engineering Technical Leader (hybrid) - 2010977 - **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc. - **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $148,800.0 - $212,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Configuration Management, Code Coverage, IBM WebSphere DataPower SOA Appliances, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Operational Databases, Power BI, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Test Data, JMP (Statistical Software), Cisco - **Published:** July 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E69DDC2CE94C452EBEFD2990DC2BB3DF/job/ ## About the Role * Minimum MSEE with 6+ years or BSEE with 8+ years of relevant industry experience * Strong scripting and automation skills in Python are required for module test program development * Use of AI in test program development and data analysis * Proficiency with statistical analysis methods/tools (JMP, Data Conductor, DataPower, Power BI), including GR&R, CpK, correlation, and SPC process control * Experience with semiconductor processes, optical/photonic components, and familiarity with QSFP MSA standards. * Experience leading silicon photonic products to high volume production, * Strong understanding of PCB design and review, configuration management systems (Agile/Omnify), and general FAB/semiconductor process fundamentals. * Proven ability to solve complex problems, influence cross-functional teams, and foster a collaborative, productive working environment. * Familiarity with bench equipment including BERT's, optical switch, signal generators, power meters, oscilloscopes, and optical spectrum analyzers is desirable. * Product debug and failure analysis support for RMA as needed and use results to drive continuous test improvement. * Overseas production management preferred * Familiarity with optics/silicon photonics/lasers and familiarity with 800G/1.6T/CPO MSA standards is a plus ## Description Join Cisco's COG business unit as part of our dynamic Test Development team, where innovation and collaboration drive the success of our optical transceiver products. As a Test Development Engineer, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, product engineering, quality, and applications-to develop, validate, and optimize production tests from NPI through the product lifecycle. Our team thrives on solving complex technical challenges, improving test coverage, and ensuring high-quality, reliable products reach our customers worldwide., As a Test Development Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the performance, manufacturability, and quality of optical transceiver products. You will lead test development, validation, and characterization efforts from NPI through production, driving design-for-test decisions and optimizing test coverage. By analyzing test data, setting product limits, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product engineering, manufacturing, design, and applications, you will influence product performance, yield, and cost while supporting continuous improvement and failure analysis initiatives. * Develop test programs, validate, and characterize production tests for optical transceiver products at module level. * Influence NPI/design phases to optimize DFT/DFM, test coverage, calibration, and architecture decisions. * Monitor and sustain product flow in production with offshore manufacturing to meet cost, delivery, and yield targets. * Analyze characterization, qualification, and production data to set test limits, optimize yield, and improve test efficiency. * Provide cross-functional support for product debug, failure analysis, and continuous test process improvement. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [More efficient software for more efficient microchips](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1164-more-efficient-software-for-more-efficient-microchips) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) - [Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Evaluating RAG Systems with Synthetic Test Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1982-stop-guessing-start-measuring-evaluating-rag-systems-with-synthetic-test-data) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025)