Associate Application Engineer (Co-Op)

Acacia, now part of Cisco, is seeking an Associate Application Engineer (Co-Op) to join their team in Maynard, Massachusetts. This role offers an exciting opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in the field of optical interconnect products and network scalability.

As an Associate Application Engineer, you will work on cutting-edge technologies that accelerate network performance, capacity, and cost-effectiveness. You'll be part of a cross-functional team of experts solving challenges in next-generation optical interconnects, contributing to award-winning products that empower cloud and service providers.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working in optical labs to recreate and evaluate customer issues
• Developing creative solutions for product limitations
• Collaborating with customers to integrate Acacia's products into their systems
• Contributing to the development of current and future networks
• Writing Python scripts for system features
• Addressing various technical disciplines such as electrical, optical, embedded software, mechanical, and thermal engineering

This position is ideal for students pursuing a degree in electronic or electrical engineering with a strong foundation in signals and systems, electronic design, and programming. Knowledge of Python and experience with electronic/optical system design are essential.

Cisco offers a supportive and inclusive work environment, ranked as the #1 world's best workplace. You'll have the opportunity to make a global impact while enjoying a culture that values diversity, creativity, and personal growth.

Join Cisco and be part of a team that's shaping the future of networking technology while enjoying competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment.