Applications are accepted until further notice. Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Who You’ll Work With Acacia, now part of Cisco, provides innovative silicon-based high speed optical interconnect products to accelerate network scalability through advancements in performance, capacity, and cost. Our DSP ASICs, silicon photonic PICs and coherent modules empower cloud and service providers to meet the fast-growing demand for data. We have assembled a team of cross-functional experts capable of solving the challenges of next generation optical interconnects, resulting in industry-leading, award-winning products. Come join us at Cisco, named the #1 world's best workplaces, and do purposeful work that makes a global impact and gives back to a company culture that empowers an inclusive future for all. What You’ll Do The Associate Application Engineer will perform one or more of the following tasks related to Acacia’s world-class optical products as a member of the Acacia department responsible for direct customer relationships. The individual will be assigned relevant work assignments to challenge them according to their current level of experience and capability. * Recreate real-world application environments in our optical lab to evaluate and verify customer issues * Develop creative workaround solutions to product limitations or bugs * Work with customers to help integrate Acacia’s products into their systems and networks * Work with the world’s leading systems and service providers to help build the networks of today and help define the networks of the future * Collaborate with team members to develop Python scripts that enable and manage system features * Address a broad range of technical disciplines, including electrical, optical, embedded SW, mechanical, and thermal. Who You Are * You have great interpersonal and organizational skills * A solid general Engineering background * A healthy curiosity about how the physical layer of the internet works * Enjoys working with HW, SW, optics, or DSP * Enjoys working in a lab environment Minimum Qualifications * Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in electronic or electrical engineering or related field * Competed courses in Signals and Systems, Electronic Design and a Basic Programming Course * Knowledge of Python programming * Basic Analog Electrical engineering skills * Experience with electronic and/or optical system design Preferred Qualifications: * Master’s program students * Coursework in optics or DSP Why Cisco #WeAreCisco, where each person is unique, but we bring our talents to work as a team and make a difference powering an inclusive future for all. We embrace digital, and help our customers implement change in their digital businesses. Some may think we’re "old" (40 years strong) and only about hardware, but we’re also a software company. And a security company. We even invented an intuitive network that adapts, predicts, learns and protects. No other company can do what we do - you can’t put us in a box! But "Digital Transformation" is an empty buzz phrase without a culture that allows for innovation, creativity, and yes, even failure (if you learn from it.) Day to day, we focus on the give and take. We give our best, give our egos a break, and give of ourselves (because giving back is built into our DNA.) We take accountability, bold steps, and take difference to heart. Because without diversity of thought and a dedication to equality for all, there is no moving forward. So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.