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# Hardware Engineer (Transceiver Module Group)

- **Company:** Cisco Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $138,100.0 - $196,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Boolean Algebra, Cisco IOS, Content Management Interoperability Services, Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Networking Basics, Read only Memory, Technical Data Management Systems, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Cisco Switches
- **Published:** October 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.sanjosejobsite.com/job.asp?id=3430681454&tx=HT7468TYV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or relevant field with 5+ years of relevant work experience or Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience.
 * Experience with electrical/optical test and measurement equipment. Such as optical attenuators, switches, I2C analyzers, digital multi-meters, traffic generators, or oscilloscopes.
 * Experience in automation environments (e.g., Unix/Linux, Python).
 * Experience of digital logic, EEPROM, and I2C interfaces.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Demonstrated familiarity with optical transceiver industry standards (SFF, IEEE) and MSA (Multi-Source Agreement) specifications.
 * Strong understanding of CMIS (Common Management Interface Specification) standards.
 * Experience with basic networking, including Cisco IOS/NXOS or CCNA certification.
 * Demonstrated interest or experience in applying AI tools to enhance test automation and hardware validation processes.

## Description

Our team is a center of excellence in several areas such as optical and electrical high-speed characterization, definition and management of interactions between optics and systems.

 * Develop and implement comprehensive test and configuration strategies for new optical module transceiver products to ensure robust performance.
 * Investigate complex technical issues by performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for hardware-software interactions at the system level.
 * Build and maintain automation tools and scripts (e.g., Python, LabVIEW, etc.) and leverage AI methodologies to enhance test efficiency and accelerate data analysis.
 * Conduct lab operations using electrical and optical test equipment, including optical attenuators, switches, I2C analyzers, digital multi-meters, traffic generators, and oscilloscopes.
 * Characterize module low-speed IO and electrical timing using knowledge of EEPROM programming, digital logic, and the Common Management Interface Specification (CMIS).
 * Partner with multi-functional engineering teams and external suppliers to ensure high-quality product designs that meet industry standards and perform reliably across Cisco switches and systems.
 * Author clear test reports and present complex technical data to multi-functional partners to facilitate informed decision-making.