Software Development Engineer Optical Applications jobs at Cisco in Italy

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate actively with the engineering design team to ensure product development meets manufacturing requirements, aiming for zero design defects in production.
• Understand and ensure compliance with engineering design verification requirements.
• Implement PCB assembly and fabrication rules using tools like Valor.
• Manage manufacturing processes for assembly and testing of high-end telecommunication equipment.
• Work with High-Speed Optical Module Suppliers to ensure their products meet Cisco’s technology, testability, and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) standards.
• Oversee product production transfers to manufacturers and provide necessary product training.
• Support existing products by collaborating with Business Units, Quality Engineers, Product Line Managers, and Manufacturing Engineers to resolve quality issues impacting customers.
• Manage technical changes to existing products.
• Participate in Defect Reduction Teams to identify and resolve product issues.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronic communication or equivalent.
• Proficiency with electrical and transmission performance test equipment and systems.
• Understanding the entire product introduction process for electronic/telecommunications High Speed Optics equipment and DFM rules.
• Knowledge of high-speed optical telecommunication system architecture, modulation formats, circuit concepts, and standard board design practices.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent English for meetings and presentations.
• Ability to handle complex technical issues and make first-level decisions.
• Willingness to work in extended or remote teams.

• ASIC Design and Verification
• System/Board Design
• Circuit Board Layout
• Hardware Automation, Validation and Test
• Signal Integrity
• Power Design

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work toward long-term goals,indicatingstrong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience inestablishing

• Actively enrolled in a Masters or PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Science, Material Engineering, Applied Physics, Math,Physicsor related major
• Proficient experience in hardware engineering areas such as ASIC Design and Verification, System/Board Design, Circuit Board Layout, Hardware Automation, Validation and Test, Signal Integrity, and Power Design.
• Demonstrated understanding of engineering fundamentals and technical analytical skills