Associate Applications Engineer I (Co-op) - United States
About The Position
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. Applications accepted until further notice. Acacia, a Cisco company, leads the industry in silicon-based high-speed optical interconnects for service providers and cloud networks. Our team consists of cross-functional experts dedicated to solving the future of challenges in next-generation optical connectivity. We foster an inclusive culture that values purposeful work and global impact. Joining us means contributing to the foundational technology that defines the future of the networks of tomorrow. You will work at the intersection of customer needs and technical innovation, recreating real-world environments to troubleshoot and verify application issues. You will develop creative workaround solutions for product limitations and assist in the seamless integration of our modules into customer networks. This role allows you to engage with the world’s leading service providers while managing system features through custom Python scripting to support the future of the internet.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program (Associate's or Bachelor's)
- Qualifying education should be in Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Expected to continue enrollment in degree program following completion of the internship.
- Previous experience with signal analysis, electronic design, or system integration in an academic, project, or professional capacity.
- Proficiency in Python programming for automation or system management.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of optical communication concepts or Digital Signal Processing (DSP) applications.
- Experience utilizing electronic test equipment such as multimeters or signal generators.
- Familiarity with the end-to-end hardware/software integration and troubleshooting process.
- Understanding of modern physical layer networking technologies.
- Experience with technical communication and fostering cross-functional team collaboration
Responsibilities
- Recreate real-world application environments to verify and troubleshoot customer issues.
- Develop creative workaround solutions to address product limitations or bugs.
- Collaborate with team members to build Python scripts that manage system features.
- Integrate Acacia’s products into complex systems and networks for our customers.
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
- paid parental leave
- short and long-term disability coverage
- basic life insurance
- 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
- 1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
- 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees (Non-exempt employees)
- flexible vacation time off program (Exempt employees)
- 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
- annual bonuses (for non-sales roles)
- performance-based incentive pay (for sales roles)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
