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Software Engineering Technical Leader, Control Systems - Acacia (Onsite)

Cisco$163K — $234K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years or Master's degree with 8+ years in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
  • 8+ years of experience in C++ and C programming
  • 8+ years in embedded firmware development for both control and data path
  • Experience with programming on bare metal and RTOS on embedded CPUs
  • Demonstrated expertise in control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architecture and design of complex optical sub-systems for Acacia SOCs
  • Collaborate with Chip, DSP, and Optics architects to drive innovation
  • Interface with cross-functional engineering teams to develop system software
  • Contribute to the development of algorithms and code
  • Participate in system bring up and debugging
  • Engage with customers for technical discussions on SW architecture
  • Work closely with Product engineering and Quality teams for a smooth product transition to Manufacturing.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and innovative team environment
  • Engagement in cutting-edge technology in telecommunications
  • Flexible hybrid work environment with onsite requirements
  • Mentorship opportunities for junior colleagues
Full Job Description
The application window is expected to close on: 05/15/2026
Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This position is required to be onsite in Maynard, MA and in office three days a week.

Your Impact

You will be a key member of Acacia's Software team responsible for embedded CPU code development to configure and manage our products. You will lead the architecture and design of complex optical sub-systems that go into future Acacia SOCs; collaborate with Chip, DSP and Optics architects to drive innovation in Acacia's products.

You will interface with the wider cross-functional engineering team to architect the system software, develop algorithms, contribute to code development, and participate in system bring up and debug.

You will work with Acacia's Hardware, ASIC, Optical, and DSP teams in the engineering organization and the PLM team. You will collaborate with the Product engineering and Quality teams to ensure smooth transition of our products to Manufacturing.

This role will also involve customer interface for technical discussions related to Acacia SW architecture and design with our customers.
  • You are enthusiastic about architecting embedded firmware solutions and driving requirements for future platforms. You enjoy contributing and collaborating with the wider cross-functional engineering teams to develop efficient, compact algorithms for embedded CPUs. You are great at low-level RTOS debug and systems bring up in the lab.
  • You are capable in figuring out complex systems specifications from standards bodies and a strong mentor for junior colleagues.
  • You don't hesitate to point out how we can be more effective as a team, and you are open to similar suggestions by your team members.
  • Your interpersonal and communication skills allow effortless collaboration within and across teams and to steer development in a positive direction.
  • You are able to work from high level system design to low level driver development.
Minimum requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 8+ years (Electronics/Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent) of relevant experience in the telecommunications industry.
  • 8+ years of experience with C++ and C.
  • 8+ years of experience with embedded firmware development (both control and data path).
  • Demonstrated experience with programming on bare metal and RTOS running on embedded CPUs and microcontrollers.
  • Demonstrated experience with control systems.
Preferred Requirements
  • Experience with ARM processors.
  • Experience leading software/firmware teams and driving cross-functional requirements across other engineering and product teams.
  • Embedded systems firmware architecture, design and development for Optical transceivers, and High-speed Mixed-signal components.
  • Experience working within a team environment developing complex control-plane code in a multi-processor/multithreaded environment.
  • Experience with developing/debugging software state machines.
  • Proficient in writing compact highly efficient code to control HW components.
  • Experience with a revision control system and defect tracking systems (Perforce™, GIT, Bugzilla, JIRA).
  • Experience with collaborative code review tools (such as Jira Crucible®).
  • Comfortable with UNIX-style command-line development (make, shell programming, Python).

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