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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Integrated Photonic Test Engineer - Acacia - **Company:** CISCO SYSTEMS, INC. - **Location:** Holmdel, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $138,100.0 - $196,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Data Centers, Data Mining, Relational Databases, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Microsoft Software, Performance Tuning, Data Driven Tests, SQL Databases, Test Data, AI Infrastructure, Scripting, JMP (Statistical Software), Computer Network Operations, Statistics Packages, Data Analytics, Cisco - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/integrated-photonic-test-engineer-acacia-hybrid-holmdel-nj--0a32c16b-90ac-42f4-bbe2-364c2a046146 ## About the Role * Bachelors + 5 years of related experience, or Masters + 3 years of related experience, or PhD + 0 year of related experience * Experience with solid-state physics, integrated photonics, and opto-electronics * Experience in hardware and software automation of photonics testing, * Ph.D. with + 3 year experience. * Prior experience with commercial large-scale photonic circuit testing developments * Prior experience building optical testing setups and systems for integrated photonics and performing hands-on testing. * Programming experience for testing automation using Python, Matlab, C#, or Labview * Experience in statistical programming languages for data analysis and modeling as well as experience in using commercial statistical applications like JMP * Experience in SQL for complex data extraction from relational databases * Experience testing RF and high-speed optical components. * Prior experience specifically with silicon photonics or other integrated high-speed photonic platforms is a strong plus., Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation Systems, Circuit Components, Circuit Testing, Cisco Network Systems, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Functional Analysis, LabVIEW Programming Language, MATLAB, Microsoft C# (C Sharp), Network Operations Center, Optical Transceivers, Optoelectronics, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Photonic Integrated Circuits, Photonics, Physics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Radio Frequency, Relational Databases (RDBMS), SQL (Structured Query Language), Sales, Sales Strategy, Statistical Programming Languages, Systems Administration/Management, Team Player, Telecommunications, Test Automation, Test Data, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Program, Testing, Transceivers, Wafer Assembly ## Description As an Integrated Photonic Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing and supporting Cisco's next generation integrated photonic components for telecommunications, data centers, and AI infrastructure. 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