Test Development Engineer

Cisco

Test Development Engineer developing tests and ensuring quality of optical transceiver products at Cisco. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate and optimize production tests.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeCarlsbad • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $134,300 - $195,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optical transceiver product performance, manufacturability, and quality assurance, with strong capabilities in test development, data analysis, and process improvement. Proficient in scripting and automation for module test programs, utilizing statistical analysis tools and methodologies relevant to semiconductor and optical components.

Highest-signal resume keywords

MSEE Or BSEEPython Scripting And AutomationStatistical Analysis MethodsOptical/Photonic ComponentsQSFP MSA Standards

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Hard Skills

Test DevelopmentValidationCharacterizationData AnalysisTest Coverage OptimizationFailure AnalysisContinuous Process ImprovementStatistical Process ControlGR&RCpK

Tools & Technologies

JMPData ConductorDataPowerPower BI

Industry Keywords

Optical TransceiverSemiconductor ProcessesAI In Test DevelopmentTest Program Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure performance, manufacturability, and quality of optical transceiver products
Lead test development, validation, and characterization efforts
Analyze test data, set product limits, and optimize test coverage
Provide cross-functional support for product debug, failure analysis, and continuous test process improvement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum MSEE with 2+ years or BSEE with 4+ 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
paid time away including holidays and vacation
optional paid days for volunteering
grants of Cisco restricted stock units