Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) enables people to make powerful connections-whether in business, education, philanthropy, or creativity. Cisco hardware, software, and service offerings are used to create the Internet solutions that make networks possible-providing easy access to information anywhere, at any time. 

Cisco was founded in 1984 by a small group of computer scientists from Stanford University. Since the company's inception, Cisco engineers have been leaders in the development of Internet Protocol (IP)-based networking technologies. Today, with more than 70,000 employees worldwide, this tradition of innovation continues with industry-leading products and solutions in the company's core development areas of routing and switching, as well as in advanced technologies such as home networking, IP telephony, optical networking, security, storage area networking, and wireless technology. In addition to its products, Cisco provides a broad range of service offerings, including technical support and advanced services. 

Cisco sells its products and services, both directly through its own sales force as well as through its channel partners, to large enterprises, commercial businesses, service providers, and consumers.

Industry: Software Development
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Cisco

Savvy Admin PROD

The application window is expected to close on: 06/26/2026

**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received **.

**Candidate must be local to one of these 4 locations only: ** Holmdel, New Jersey or Maynard, Massachusetts or San Jose, California or Allentown, Pennsylvania

**Meet the Team**

You will work closely with a network of Cisco optical suppliers and internal Cisco teams to guide optical transceiver, optical module, and optical transport product qualification and module assembly. You will operate in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment that includes engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to develop next-generation optical transport and optical transceiver technologies. This role offers high cross-organizational visibility and the opportunity to influence critical technology development and commodity strategy for Cisco's various product platforms.

**Your Impact**

As a Senior Optical Component Engineer, you will lead optical device and assembly process qualification for Cisco's optical transport and optical transceiver products. You will partner with internal design teams to assess, develop, and qualify suppliers and technologies for wavelength line management (WLM) and optical transceivers. You will own the quality, reliability, and manufacturability of these components from the design phase through to end-of-life.

**Responsibilities**

Assess, develop, and qualify suppliers and technologies for wavelength line management (WLM) and optical transceivers.

Conduct technical assessments of optical suppliers, including next-generation technologies, material systems, packaging solutions, and quality/reliability.

Perform design and process reviews and audits to ensure design robustness, quality, and manufacturing readiness.

Own the quality, reliability, and manufacturability of optical sub-modules/daughter cards and optical transceivers from design phase to end-of-life.

Assess business-impacting issues and drive product/component failure analysis, containment, and corrective actions.

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Candidate must be local to one of these 4 locations only - Holmdel, New Jersey, Maynard, Massachusetts, San Jose, California, or Allentown, Pennsylvania

- Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a similar field.

- 5+ years of relevant experience in optics, specifically in opto-electronics or optical materials.

- Demonstrated understanding of design, working principles, physics, and failure modes of optical sub-assemblies (e.g. TOSA/ROSA, tunable lasers).

- Proven experience in reliability engineering, quality metrics, and resolving design/manufacturing reliability issues.

- Demonstrated ability to work within a cross-functional environment and manage external suppliers.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Ability to troubleshoot optical device reliability and assembly process issues.

- Experience in 8D or model-based problem solving.

- Knowledge of statistical process control and facility with data analysis.

- Proficiency in optical component and semiconductor failure analysis techniques.

- Strong communication, project management, and influencing skills.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $140,800.00 to $183,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

- 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

- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

- 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

- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

**New York City Metro Area**

$140,800.00 - $210,500.00

**Non-Metro New York State & Washington State**

$128,200.00 - $186,700.00

-  For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

-  Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Component Engineer (Optical Suppliers & Transceivers)

Thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

We can offer career opportunities for teachers and support staff with an international dimension, through our global schools network and offices across five regions. If you are looking for a career in education that will take you further, get in touch to discuss opportunities to join the Cognita community.

Industry: Education Management
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Cognita Schools

**Position: English Teacher (Grades 6–12)Location:**

Stow, Massachusetts, Masters Academy International

**Start Date: **August 1, 2026

**Masters Academy International**

Masters Academy International is New England’s only school that combines top-tier sports and academics to prepare future leaders who excel in athletics, academics, and life. At Masters Academy International, academics aren’t placed between training sessions—they are a vital part of developing an elite performer. We’ve created a curriculum that respects the demands of our athletes without sacrificing intellectual rigor. Students are challenged through engaging coursework, grounded in inquiry, which encourages healthy disagreement and debate and emphasizes quality over quantity.

MAI’s academic program aims to strike a balance between well-being and learning for our student-athletes, helping them develop not only knowledge but also the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their education and nurture the critical and creative thinking skills required to understand and solve global challenges. As a result, our students graduate from MAI as critical thinkers, effective communicators, and confident learners prepared to excel in any field.

**The Opportunity ** As an English Teacher, you'll promote a love of literature and lifelong learning by guiding students through close reading practices that deepen their understanding of how texts work. You'll help students develop the ability to make inferences, analyze author’s craft, and engage critically with diverse voices and genres. Through thoughtful mentoring and coaching, you'll support students throughout the writing process—from brainstorming and drafting to revising and polishing their work. Your classroom will be a space where students share their writing with peers, offering and receiving constructive feedback that strengthens their voices and skills as communicators.

You’ll embrace a broad view of composition that extends beyond traditional essays to include multimodal projects—podcasts, digital storytelling, visual essays, and other creative forms that reflect how we communicate in the modern world. Recognizing that technology shapes how we read, write, and think, you’ll thoughtfully integrate AI as a tool to support students’ growth as readers and writers. Whether using AI to brainstorm ideas, explore different writing styles, or analyze complex texts, you’ll help students understand both the possibilities and the responsibilities that come with these powerful tools, preparing them to be ethical, innovative communicators in an evolving world.

**What You Will Do ** As an English Teacher at Masters Academy International, you will inspire a love of literature and lifelong learning by guiding students in close reading, critical analysis, and thoughtful engagement with diverse texts. You will mentor students through the writing process—from brainstorming and drafting to revising and polishing their work—while fostering collaborative peer feedback. Your teaching will embrace multimodal composition, including podcasts, digital storytelling, visual essays, and other creative forms that reflect modern communication. Thoughtful integration of technology and AI will help students explore ideas, analyze texts, and develop their voices responsibly. You will lead classes, small groups, and one-on-one conferences, providing actionable feedback that supports students’ academic and personal growth. Additionally, you will co-construct a classroom culture rooted in curiosity, belonging, and respect, and build strong partnerships with students and families to ensure each learner thrives.

**Who You Are ** You are an experienced language and literacy educator with a proven ability to mentor developing readers and writers through authentic and varied instructional approaches. You integrate technology and AI thoughtfully to enhance learning and foster creativity, and you understand—or are eager to learn—the unique demands facing student-athletes, supporting them in achieving balance and resilience. You bring ownership and responsibility for student success, embody humility, and actively seek feedback to refine your practice. Committed to lifelong learning and innovation, you face challenges directly, act with integrity, and take thoughtful risks to advance student growth. You approach your work with sound judgment, adaptability, and curiosity, viewing assessment as a tool to empower reflection, goal-setting, and ongoing development.

To view the Role Profile, please click here

**Compensation And Benefits**

The salary range is $85,000. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more.

**Diversity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding**

We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to build a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

**How to Apply:**

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: **30th April 2026**

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

English Teacher (Grades 6–12)

The application window is expected to close on: 06/26/2026

**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received **.

**Meet the Team**

Acacia, 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.

**Your Impact**

As a Physical Design Engineer with Acacia, you will focus on the technical execution of high-performance ASIC designs. Working as an individual contributor, you will lead the RTL-to-GDSII implementation flow for advanced semiconductor nodes, ensuring that Acacia’s networking platforms meet rigorous power, performance, and area (PPA) targets. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of assigned blocks from specification through to tapeout.

- Implement end-to-end RTL-to-GDSII implementation for advanced nodes (sub-7nm to 2nm)

- Perform hierarchical floor planning, place and route, and clock/power distribution

- Conduct static timing analysis (STA) and drive timing closure for multi-mode/multi-corner designs

- Lead the physical design of assigned blocks, ensuring quality and alignment to project timelines

- Develop and maintain automated scripts to improve design flow efficiency and methodology

- Collaborate with RTL and DFT teams to debug and resolve complex physical implementation issues

- Implement test plans and participate in design reviews to ensure robust, high-quality work

- Implement ECO strategies and support sign-off processes

- Contribute to the refinement of design methodologies and best practices within the engineering team

- Document functional specifications and track progress for assigned project landmarks

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Bachelors degree in Engineering + 5 years of related experience, or Masters degree in Engineering+ 3 years of related experience.

- Demonstrated experience in ASIC physical design and implementation.

- Experience working with hierarchical floor planning, clock and power distribution, global signal and I/O planning along with physical convergence, timing closure, and hierarchical design methodology.

- Prior experience with power integrity analysis and working on designs >100M gates in advanced nodes.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience with Scripting using languages such as TCL, Perl, Python, etc.

- Place & Route experience using tools such as Cadence Innovus or Synopsys ICC2.

- Experience with formal equivalence check, timing closure, signal integrity, EMIR, physical verification DRC/LVS

- Synthesis experience including Synopsys DC/FC.

- Formal Verification experience using tools such Synopsys Formality or Cadence LEC

- Experience with Static Timing Analysis including tools such as Tempus.

- Experience with block level EMIR closure.

- Physical Verification experience including tools such as Synopsys ICV or Mentor Calibre.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $135,800.00 to $195,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

- 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

- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

- 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

- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

**New York City Metro Area**

$152,500.00 - $252,000.00

**Non-Metro New York State & Washington State**

$135,800.00 - $224,400.00

-  For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

-  Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

ASIC Physical Design Engineer

Powering Innovation for High-Impact Products

ICS combines intuitive user experience (UX) design and world-class software development expertise with full product realization services around embedded, desktop and IoT applications to create transformative products for a connected world. We offer custom software development services leveraging Qt, OpenGL, Android, iOS, HTML5, WebGL and other technologies, as well as device cybersecurity, cloud-native development, medical device regulatory support, and testing and validation. We rely on our unique rapid-development process to shrink development risk and quickly turn your vision into a saleable product.

We also provide the leading Motif solutions for GUI Builders, testing tools, widgets, and libraries. Visit the ICS MotifZone site for info on our Motif products and Motif itself.

Industry: Software Development
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. (ICS)

ICS is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to work with complex software development projects to define high-level test strategies. In this role, you'll be driving the verification and validation (V&V) plans, implementing quality analysis and refining requirements to ensure mission-critical systems are robust, clear, and compliant. Much of the equipment we test is on-site.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Planning: Author comprehensive Software Test Plans and Procedures across the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

- Software Verification: Execution of sophisticated testing suites, including regression, acceptance, integration, performance, load, and reliability testing across diverse platforms.

- Quality & Compliance: Maintain and enforce strict adherence to ICS and Client SOPs, ensuring 100% compliance with Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

- Requirements Refinement: Actively analyze requirements for testability, identifying gaps and providing technical clarity to the development team.

- Documentation: Author the final reporting process, including Test Summary Reports (TSR) and detailed defect justifications for regulatory review.

Qualifications

- Experience: 6+ years of professional Software Testing experience, preferably within a professional services or consulting environment.

- Domain Expertise: Proven experience in regulated industries or medical device software verification.

- Regulatory Knowledge: Deep working knowledge of FDA and international standards, specifically:

-  ISO 13485 (QMS)

-  IEC 62304 (Software Life Cycle)

-  IEC 60601 (Medical Electrical Equipment)

-  ISO 14971 (Risk Management

- Risk Management: Demonstrated ability to lead risk management activities, including software risk analysis and SFMEA.

- Technical Proficiency: Mastery of diverse testing methodologies (White Box, Black Box, Performance) and experience operating within Agile/Scrum frameworks.

- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent professional experience.

About ICS

ICS blends the art of visual design with agile engineering to help global clients develop "devices that delight." ICS’s teams tackle some of the toughest challenges in touchscreen, mobile, embedded, and desktop applications in a wide range of industries. Come join us and help us deliver excellence.

Senior Test Engineer - Medical Device Software

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.

**Applications accepted until further notice.Meet the Team**

At Cisco, we are known for developing ground-breaking products at an incredible pace. As part of the Optics team, you will work alongside engineers dedicated to the design, development, and application of advanced optical systems and devices. We focus on technologies that transmit light over optical fiber to achieve higher capacity, lower power consumption, and greater efficiency.

Our team is responsible for the transceivers and components that serve as the backbone of network connectivity. From data centers to campus networks, our work is essential to supporting the growing demands of hybrid work environments. You will be joining a collaborative group that values innovation, technical curiosity, and the shared goal of ensuring high-speed, reliable data transmission across the globe.

**Your Impact**

As an Optics Engineering Co-op, you will bridge the gap between hardware and software, taking on assignments that challenge your current capabilities while providing real-world experience. You are an engineer at heart—someone who thrives in a lab environment, enjoys the intersection of hardware and software, and possesses the drive to understand complex systems by testing their limits.

**In This Role, You Will**

- Support Design Verification: Assist in DVT for coherent transceivers to ensure they meet optical specifications across various operating conditions.

- Develop Calibration & Test Procedures: Help create methods to ensure consistent transceiver performance, accounting for factors like temperature, aging, and power levels.

- Innovate with Software: Create scripts and software solutions for transmitter/receiver control loops and performance monitoring, specifically regarding power levels and GSNR/OSNR/SNR estimation.

- We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal and organizational skills who is eager to be challenged. If you enjoy "breaking" systems to understand how they work and are passionate about engineering, you will find a home here.

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.

- Proficiency in Python and a fundamental understanding of optics.

- Must be able to be onsite in Maynard, MA, five days a week.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

- 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

- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

- 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

- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

**New York City Metro Area**

$44,000.00 - $185,000.00

**Non-Metro New York State & Washington State**

$44,000.00 - $185,000.00

-  For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

-  Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Optics Engineer II (Co-Op) - United States

The application window is expected to close on: 04/01/2026

**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received **.

The application window is expected to close on June 2026.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Preferred candidates will be based in Maynard, MA, or Austin, TX and be available to be onsite 3 days per week.

Meet the Team

Acacia, 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.

Your Impact

The ASIC Design Verification Technical Lead Engineer will be working on next-generation 100G-1.6T coherent optical communications products. This role is for a senior contributor & technical leader focused on verifying highly complex ASICs that are used in these next-generation systems. The role requires someone to demonstrate their experience applying sophisticated verification techniques to ASIC projects: ensuring design quality, leading sophisticated technical projects, developing process improvements for the team, and mentoring teammates on techniques, technology & methods for verification. This role also requires significant communication skills (both written and verbal) to contribute to the ASIC projects, and working with other technical leaders in the engineering community.

**Required**

In this role, you will need to operate independently with minimal direction in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly technical environment, creating unique verification solutions and providing technical leadership to others on the team. A successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, collaborative, and passionate about delivering the most advanced high-speed optical products in the world. Knowledge of object-oriented verification methodologies is required. In this role, you will:

- Lead and develop detailed and comprehensive test plans

- Lead and develop verification test benches

- Apply innovative verification techniques to complex designs

- Supervise the timely execution of test plans by the rest of the team

- Lead and assist with chip-level design tradeoffs by working with design engineers

- Participate in the review of design verification coding and coverage metrics

- Provide technical leadership & mentoring

- Work collaboratively with the team to develop & incorporate the latest test technologies & processes

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Bachelor's or Master’s degree majoring in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electronic or Electrical Engineering, with 12+ years of experience using the latest ASIC verification methodologies, tools, and scripting/programming languages

- Experience with SystemVerilog/UVM

- Experience with in house Verification Intellectual Property (VIP) development strategy

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience with C++ hybrid test benches

- Consistent track record of innovation that leads to quantifiable improvements

- Self-motivation and the ability to implement effectively without supervision

- Experience leading ASIC technical teams

- Knowledge of DSP algorithms and modulation techniques such as QAM

- Lab silicon validation experience

- Knowledge of Formal Verification methodologies and tools such as Jasper or VCFormal

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $189,300.00 to $271,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

- 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

- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

- 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

- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

**New York City Metro Area**

$210,600.00 - $350,800.00

**Non-Metro New York State & Washington State**

$189,300.00 - $312,200.00

-  For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

-  Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

ASIC Design Verification Technical Leader - Acacia (hybrid)

The application window is expected to close on: 05/08/2026

**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received **.

The application window is expected to close on: 3/31/26.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This is a hybrid role with three day per week at our Maynard, MA or San Jose, CA office.

Meet the Team

You will work with a versatile and upbeat team of enthusiastic engineers in an environment where team members experience mutual enhancement and improvement. You will have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with our Hardware, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, and manufacturing Process Engineering teams.

Your Impact

You will be key member of Acacia’s Hardware Team. The Power Design Engineer will lead the design of DC-DC switch-mode power supplies and component selection. The successful candidate will work across disciplines to assure power supply designs meet the power, thermal, and safety requirements of the system specification. You will work closely with Acacia’s multi-disciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams to understand the system requirements and contribute or lead the specification, design, and debug of complex power delivery systems for our products.

-  Architecture: Lead and contribute to power delivery system architecture and specifications.

-  Design: Design, analysis, and simulation of high current and low noise power delivery circuits.

Debug: Contribute to system bring up, debug, and validation in the lab.

-  Verification: Write and execute test and DVT plans.

**Minimum Qualifications**

-  Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters +6 years of related experience, a PhD + 1 year of experience.

5 + years of direct Power supply design experience

-  Experience with high efficiency DC-DC power conversion design, analysis, circuit simulation, control loops, and stabilization.

-  Experience with phase and gain margins

-  Experience with power design component selection and trade-offs

-  Experience with Spice, LTspice, TI WorkBench, and circuit simulators

-  Experience in both high current low voltage multi-phase ()100W) as well as ultra-low noise power delivery circuitry

-  Experience with power supply layout and thermal design rules

-  Experience with Technical leadership of PCB layout with respect to various grounding and low noise etch techniques

-  Experience with power-up sequencing in multi-power supply systems

-  Experience in quickly grasping the existing designs and able to work independently with minimal supervision

-  Experience presenting technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.

**Preferred Qualification**

-  Experience with power supply layout and thermal design rules

-  Experience with Technical leadership of PCB layout with respect to various grounding and low noise etch techniques

-  Experience with power-up sequencing in multi-power supply systems

-  Expertise with AC and DC Power Integrity Simulation tools

-  Experience in power supply design for leading edge high speed communication devices

-  Experience in power supply design for sensitive optical components

-  Experience with power efficiency optimization schemes

-  Experience with Cadence Allegro and DxDesigner tools

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $148,800.00 to $212,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

- 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

- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

- 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

- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

**New York City Metro Area**

$168,800.00 - $277,400.00

**Non-Metro New York State & Washington State**

$148,800.00 - $248,200.00

-  For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

-  Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Power Design Hardware Engineer - Acacia (Hybrid)

**Position: Interdisciplinary Teacher (Grades 6–12)Location:**

Stow, Massachusetts — Masters Academy International

**Start Date: ** August 1, 2026

**Masters Academy International**

Masters Academy International is New England’s only school that combines top-tier sports and academics to prepare future leaders who excel in athletics, academics, and life. At Masters Academy International, academics aren’t placed between training sessions—they are a vital part of developing an elite performer. We’ve created a curriculum that respects the demands of our athletes without sacrificing intellectual rigor. Students are challenged through engaging coursework, grounded in inquiry, which encourages healthy disagreement and debate and emphasizes quality over quantity.

MAI’s academic program aims to strike a balance between well-being and learning for our student-athletes, helping them develop not only knowledge but also the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their education and nurture the critical and creative thinking skills required to understand and solve global challenges. As a result, our students graduate from MAI as critical thinkers, effective communicators, and confident learners prepared to excel in any field.

**The Opportunity**

Our interdisciplinary teaching model engages students in projects that connect ideas across literature, history, philosophy, social sciences, math, science, technology, and the arts. In this role, you'll design project-based learning experiences that invite students to grapple with authentic problems and questions that matter both to them and to the broader community. You'll facilitate student-driven inquiry, creating structures that allow learners to pursue their own questions while building essential skills in research, analysis, and creative problem-solving. Rather than simply covering content from multiple disciplines, you'll help students synthesize knowledge across domains, discovering how different fields inform and enrich one another when applied to complex, real-world challenges.

Your work will extend beyond the classroom as you connect students with community partners, experts, and audiences for their work. You'll guide them in understanding how their learning translates into meaningful action—whether through service projects, exhibitions, presentations, or collaborative problem-solving initiatives. Throughout each unit, you'll scaffold the process of integration, helping students see patterns, make unexpected connections, and develop the confidence to tackle unfamiliar problems by drawing on diverse ways of knowing and doing. This is teaching as facilitation, mentorship, and intellectual partnership—supporting young people as they become not just learners, but creators, collaborators, and engaged citizens.

**What You Will Do**

As a lead instructor at Masters Academy International, you will guide student-athletes in grades 6–12 through interdisciplinary, project-based learning that connects multiple disciplines to real-world challenges. You will design and facilitate engaging units, support student-driven inquiry, and scaffold research, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills. In addition to leading class sessions and small-group work, you will mentor students, foster social-emotional growth, and help them balance the demands of academics and elite athletics. You will collaborate with colleagues to ensure coherence across units and grades, create a classroom culture that emphasizes curiosity and respect, and communicate proactively with students, families, and peers to support student progress and success.

**Who You Are**

You are an experienced, reflective, and collaborative educator with a passion for interdisciplinary, project-based learning. You bring several years of teaching experience, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to connect concepts across disciplines. You understand—or are eager to learn about—the unique demands facing student-athletes and can guide them in developing resilience, balance, and confidence. You take ownership of student success, approach challenges with integrity and courage, and value collaboration and relationships over individual recognition. Committed to lifelong learning and innovation, you embrace new ideas, use technology purposefully, and see facilitation and scaffolding as core elements of teaching, empowering students to become creators, collaborators, and engaged citizens.

To view the Role Profile, please **click here**

**Compensation And Benefits**

The salary range is $85,000. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more.

**Diversity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding ** We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to build a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

**How to Apply: ** Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: **30th April 2026**

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

Interdisciplinary Teacher (Grades 6–12)

The application window is expected to close on: 04/30/2026

**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received **.

**Meet the Team**

Join the Optics Operations team, supporting manufacturing and test operations for optical products by building and sustaining the data infrastructure needed for visibility, control, and continuous improvement. We work across Test Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure operational data is accurate, accessible, and actionable. This role will support projects involving manufacturing-line data systems, test data extraction, and analysis workflows tied to optical test operations.

**Your Impact**

**As a Product Line Data Analyst, You Will**

- Perform data hygiene and reconciliation activities, including identification and resolution of missing, duplicate, malformed, or inconsistent records.

- Analyze test and manufacturing data to identify trends, anomalies, yield issues, and process deviations.

- Monitor manufacturing-line data systems for data quality, completeness, consistency, and usability.

- Create recurring and ad hoc reports to support engineering investigations, operational monitoring, and management decision-making.

- Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL queries, views, stored procedures, and reporting datasets to support manufacturing and test operations.

- Support ETL-style data extraction and transformation workflows from manufacturing databases. Maintain and improve Python-based extraction and processing code used for recurring data pulls, normalization, validation, and analysis support.

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical field.

- 3+ years of experience in a data analyst, or manufacturing data support role.

- Proficient in SQL, including joins, aggregations, filtering, subqueries, common table expressions, and performance-conscious query design.

- Experience with data hygiene, validation, reconciliation, and quality checks in operational datasets.

- Working proficiency in Python for maintaining and improving extraction, cleansing, and transformation scripts.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience supporting manufacturing, test, operations, or quality data environments.

- Experience working with data generated by automated test systems, production systems, or factory equipment.

- Familiarity with SPC, Cp/Cpk, yield analysis, or related manufacturing/process-control concepts.

- Experience with Python libraries such as pandas for data manipulation and analysis.

- Experience preparing data for dashboards or business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $149,600.00 to $190,000.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

- 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

- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

- 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

- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

**New York City Metro Area**

$155,900.00 - $246,200.00

**Non-Metro New York State & Washington State**

$149,600.00 - $218,500.00

-  For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

-  Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Data Science Analyst

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.

Applications accepted until further notice.

**Meet the Team**

Acacia, 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 multi-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.

**Your Impact**

As a Physical Design Engineer with Acacia, you will focus on the technical execution of high-performance ASIC designs. Working as an individual contributor, you will own the RTL-to-GDSII implementation flow for advanced semiconductor nodes, ensuring that Acacia’s networking platforms meet rigorous power, performance, and area (PPA) targets. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of assigned blocks from specification through to tapeout.

- Implement end-to-end RTL-to-GDSII implementation for advanced nodes (sub-7nm)

- Perform floor planning, place and route, and clock/power distribution

- Conduct static timing analysis (STA) and drive timing closure for multi-mode/multi-corner designs

- Manage the physical design of assigned blocks, ensuring quality and consistency to project timelines

- Collaborate with the Physical Design team to debug and resolve complex physical implementation issues

- Implement ECO strategies and support sign-off processes

- Contribute to the refinement of design methodologies and standard processes within the engineering team

- Document and track progress for assigned project achievements

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Completion, within the past 3 years, or current enrollment with expected completion within 12 months, a Bachelors + 2 years of relevant experience) or Masters + 0 years of relevant experience. Relevant fields include Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

- Hands-on experience in ASIC physical design and implementation.

- Working knowledge with hierarchical floorplanning, clock and power distribution, global signal and I/O planning along with physical convergence, timing closure, and hierarchical design methodology.

- Understanding power integrity and EMIR analysis.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience with Scripting using languages such as TCL, Perl, Python, etc.

- Place & Route experience using tools such as Cadence Innovus or Synopsys ICC2.

- Experience formal equivalence check, timing closure, EMIR, physical verification DRC/LVS

- Experience with block level EMIR closure.

- Physical Verification experience including tools such as Synopsys ICV or Mentor Calibre.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

- 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

- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

- 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

- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

**New York City Metro Area**

$123,600.00 - $200,100.00

**Non-Metro New York State & Washington State**

$109,900.00 - $181,600.00

-  For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

-  Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Physical Design Engineer II (Full Time) - United States

**Position: Upper Grades Dean (Grades 10-12)Location:**

Stow, Massachusetts, Masters Academy International **Start Date: ** August 1, 2026

**Masters Academy International**

Masters Academy International is New England’s only school that combines top-tier sports and academics to prepare future leaders who excel in athletics, academics, and life. At Masters Academy International, academics aren’t placed between training sessions—they are a vital part of developing an elite performer. We’ve created a curriculum that respects the demands of our athletes without sacrificing intellectual rigor. Students are challenged through engaging coursework, grounded in inquiry, which encourages healthy disagreement and debate and emphasizes quality over quantity.

MAI’s academic program aims to strike a balance between well-being and learning for our student-athletes, helping them develop not only knowledge but also the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world. Students are encouraged to take ownership of their education and nurture the critical and creative thinking skills required to understand and solve global challenges. As a result, our students graduate from MAI as critical thinkers, effective communicators, and confident learners prepared to excel in any field.

**About The Role**

Deans at Masters Academy International are full-time mentors responsible for the social-emotional well-being and academic success of their student-athletes. Working closely with faculty and serving as primary points of contact for parents, deans ensure that students are fully supported and appropriately challenged as they navigate the unique demands of balancing elite athletics with rigorous academics. In the Upper Grades, deans also provide comprehensive college and career counseling, helping student-athletes approach the college search and application process with confidence and clarity—particularly as they explore opportunities to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

As an Upper Grades Dean, you will serve as the primary advocate and mentor for an assigned group of student-athletes during their pivotal high school years. You’ll guide students in shaping their narratives as both scholars and athletes, making strategic academic and career choices, and building compelling profiles for college—all while supporting their social-emotional development and partnering closely with families throughout the journey.

**What You Will Do**

As an Upper Grades Dean at Masters Academy International, you will serve as the primary mentor and advocate for approximately 100 student-athletes, guiding them through the critical high school years. You will support students’ academic progress, social-emotional growth, and athletic development through one-on-one and group mentorship, Personal Learning Plans, and collaborative problem-solving approaches. In addition, you will provide comprehensive college and career counseling, helping students navigate course selection, build compelling academic and athletic profiles, and approach the college search and application process with confidence. You will partner closely with families, faculty, and coaches to coordinate support, host dean’s meetings and family conferences, and facilitate programs that strengthen student, family, and community connections.

**Who You Are ** You are an experienced educator, counselor, or advisor with a proven ability to build trusting relationships with students and families during high-stakes transitions. You hold expertise in adolescent development, college counseling, and academic guidance, and you understand—or are eager to learn about—the unique challenges student-athletes face in balancing academics and athletics. You bring a strong sense of ownership for student success, a collaborative mindset, and humility in your approach, seeking feedback and fostering growth through relationships. You demonstrate courage, adaptability, and sound judgment, approaching challenges with integrity, curiosity, and a learning-oriented mindset. You are committed to lifelong learning, innovation, and using technology purposefully to enhance student support, collaboration, and achievement.

To view the Role Profile, please **click here**

**Compensation And Benefits**

The salary range is $100,000. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more.

**Diversity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding**

We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to build a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

**How to Apply:**

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: **30th April 2026**

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

Upper Grades Dean (Grades 10-12)

The application window is expected to close on: 05/31/2026

**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received **.

This position will be Hybrid from our San Jose, CA office location.

**Meet the Team**

This team crafts manufacturing test solutions for cutting-edge Optical Transceiver products. We are at the very crossroads between Engineering development, Program Management, and Contract Manufacturing and thus in a unique position to influence cross-functional strategy through our expertise and innovation. We’re a high-performance team with high transparency, high expectations, and a strong track record of successes.

Your Impact

Drawing from your industry experience, you’ll lead NPI test development of assigned optical transceiver products through their lifecycle from engineering samples to sustaining mode both as a technical leader and individual contributor. You’ll be an effective cross-communicator to outside teams, and a patient mentor for junior Test Engineers.

**Job Duties And Responsibilities**

- Validation, characterization, and production test development of optical Transceiver products. Involvement in initial phases of NPI/design to drive DFT/DFM to meet yield/improve test coverage goals. Influence decisions affecting architecture, calibration, test flow and design-for-test during product design phase.

- Work cross functionally with marketing, design, quality assurance, product and applications engineering teams.

- Work with Product Engineering to monitor/sustain current product flow in production with offshore contract manufacturing ensuring that cost, delivery and yield goals are met.

- Collect and condense data from characterization, quality and production tests, analyze statistics, summarize results and set product test limits.

- Provide product debug and failure analysis support for RMA as needed and use results to drive continuous test improvement.

**Minimum Qualifications**

- 10+ yrs relevant industry experience with a B.S. degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other relevant major.

- Experience with high-volume client-side optical transceiver testing and manufacturing

- Experience in programming test solutions using Python

- Experience with rack equipment such as BERT’s, optical switches, DCA’s, power meters, polarization scramblers, WSS’s, and optical spectrum analyzers including communication protocols for automated control.

- Experience with statistical analysis tools such as JMP, Data Conductor, DataPower, or Power BI, proven use of such tools to tackle complex Test Engineering problems.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- MS Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Systems, Physics or other relevant major.

- Experience using source control platforms such as Perforce, Clear Case, etc.

- Experience with coherent optical transceiver testing.

- Experience in programming test solutions using NI LabView/TestStand

- Familiarity with revision control platforms and systems such as ‘Agile’ or ‘Omnify’.

- In-depth knowledge of manufacturing workflows, GR&R, SPC, and process control-related statistical analysis

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $168,800.00 to $241,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

- 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

- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

- 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

- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

**New York City Metro Area**

$168,800.00 - $277,400.00

**Non-Metro New York State & Washington State**

$148,800.00 - $248,200.00

-  For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

-  Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Optical - Hardware Test Development Engineer

The application window is expected to close on: 03/12/2026

**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received **.

The application window is expected to close on: June 2026.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This is a hybrid role with three days per week at Cisco’s Maynard, MA office.

**Meet the Team**

Acacia, 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.

**Your Impact**

The ASIC Design Verification Technical Lead Engineer will be working on next-generation 100G-1.6T coherent optical communications products. This role is for a senior contributor & technical leader focused on verifying highly complex ASICs that are used in these next-generation systems. The role requires someone to demonstrate their experience applying sophisticated verification techniques to ASIC projects: ensuring design quality, leading sophisticated technical projects, developing process improvements for the team, and mentoring teammates on techniques, technology & methods for verification. This role also requires significant communication skills (both written and verbal) to contribute to the ASIC projects, and working with other technical leaders in the engineering community.

This Technical Lead Engineer will need to operate independently with minimal direction in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly technical environment, creating unique verification solutions and providing technical leadership to others on the team. A successful candidate will be highly self-motivated, collaborative, and passionate about delivering the most advanced high-speed optical products in the world. Knowledge of object-oriented verification methodologies is required.

-  Lead and develop detailed and comprehensive test plans

-  Lead and develop verification test benches

-  Apply innovative verification techniques to complex designs

-  Supervise the timely execution of test plans by the rest of the team

-  Participate in the review of design verification coding and coverage metrics

-  Provide technical leadership & mentoring

-  Work collaboratively with the team to develop & incorporate the latest test technologies & processes

**Minimum Qualifications**

-  Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters + 6 years of related experience, or PhD + 3 years of related experience or equivalent related work experience.

-  Experience with the latest ASIC verification methodologies, tools, and scripting/programming languages

-  Experience with C++

-  Experience with SystemVerilog/UVM, SystemC

**Preferred Qualifications**

-  Track record of innovation that leads to quantifiable improvements

-  Experience with in house IP development

-  Experience leading ASIC technical teams

-  Experience with DSP algorithms and modulation techniques such as QAM

-  Experience with C++ templates

-  Lab silicon validation experience

-  Experience with Formal Verification methodologies and tools such as Jasper or VCFormal

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $148,800.00 to $212,900.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

- 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

- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

- 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

- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

**New York City Metro Area**

$183,800.00 - $303,100.00

**Non-Metro New York State & Washington State**

$163,600.00 - $269,800.00

-  For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

-  Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

ASIC Verification Engineer - Acacia (Hybrid)

The application window is expected to close on: 05/01/2026

**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received **.

This position is onsite and requires candidates to be in office a minimum of 3 days per week. Preferred candidates will be based in Maynard, MA.

Meet the Team

Acacia (part of Cisco) is a well-known market leader in high-speed coherent optical transceivers, pioneering the development of coherent pluggable transceivers. Acacia’s coherent products are deployed by all hyperscalers to connect their Data Centers over distances from a few kilometers to thousands of kilometers and even in submarine networks. The emergence of AI has drastically increased the demand for Acacia’s coherent transceivers, and our team is focused on the exciting challenge to architect, build, and maintain test automation software using scalable and maintainable methods.

Your Impact

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Network Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will support the deployment, maintenance, optimization, and troubleshooting of enterprise network infrastructure across multiple US and international sites. Working closely with senior engineers, you'll contribute to network reliability, security, and scalability in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

**Responsibilities**

Your expertise in modern infrastructure, including software-defined networking, virtualized environments, and enterprise storage will be critical in supporting Acacia’s mission to deliver industry-leading solutions that drive the digital world forward. You will be empowered to solve complex problems, contribute to architecture decisions, and help elevate the overall technology stack to meet current and future business needs Key Responsibilities include:

- Routing & Switching: Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches and enterprise routers. Support OSPF, BGP, VLAN segmentation, 802.1Q trunking, and interVLAN routing while enforcing Layer 2/3 best practices.

- Firewall Administration: Maintain and optimize security policies, NAT rules, VPN tunnels, and ACLs on Cisco ASA and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) firewalls. Configure and troubleshoot 802.1X authentication with RADIUS integration.

- SD-WAN & Management Platforms: Monitor and configure Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela/Meraki) infrastructure, assist with Cisco ISE operations and Catalyst Center/DNA Center, and support DUO MFA for secure remote access.

- Network Monitoring & Issue Resolution: Use tools like SolarWinds, PRTG, and Cisco Catalyst Center to proactively monitor network health. Serve as an escalation point for complex helpdesk issues and participate in on-call rotation for after-hours incident response.

- Network Documentation & IPAM: Uset tools like NetBox as the source of truth for network documentation, including IP address management (IPAM), device inventory, rack diagrams, and circuit tracking. Ensure records are kept accurate and up to date as the network evolves.

- Documentation & Collaboration: Maintain accurate network diagrams, IP schemas, configuration backups, SOPs, and change management records. Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and ISPs on projects and upgrades.

Travel: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for installations, hardware deployments, and on-site troubleshooting as needed.

On Call: Candidates will be on call a minimum of two weeks per quarter.

Candidates must have the ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment, which involves physically mounting routers, servers and switches into data center racks.

**Minimum Qualifications**

- 3+ years of professional experience in network engineering or IT infrastructure

- Demonstrated experience with Cisco IOS and NX-OS CLI

- Demonstrated experience with OSI model, TCP/IP, subnetting, DNS/DHCP, VLANs, OSPF, and BGP

- Demonstrated experience with IPAM, asset management, and network documentation tools and software.

- Demonstrated experience with network monitoring platforms (SolarWinds, PRTG) and troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, ping, traceroute)

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Familiarity with firewall ACLs, NAT, VPNs, and 802.1X/RADIUS authentication

- Familiarity with Cisco ISE, Catalyst Center/DNA Center, Meraki SD-WAN, Cisco ASA/FTD, and DUO MFA

- Active CCNA or CCNP Enterprise certification (or equivalent vendor-neutral certification)

- Exposure to cloud networking environments such as AWS VPC or Azure Virtual Network, including hybrid cloud connectivity

- Familiarity with network automation and scripting tools such as Python or Ansible for routine task automation

- Experience working in regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or government, with an emphasis on compliance and security best practices

- Experience with NetBox, including custom fields, webhooks, and API integrations for network automation workflows

- Hands-on experience with VMware virtualization platforms (vSphere, vCenter, NSX-T), including virtual networking concepts such as distributed virtual switches (DVS), port groups, and VM network connectivity

- Familiarity with enterprise storage solutions (SAN, NAS, or hyper-converged infrastructure) and their integration with network infrastructure, including protocols such as iSCSI, NFS, or Fiber Channel Cisco Confidential

- Hands-on experience with additional SD-WAN platforms or next-generation firewall technologies beyond the Cisco ecosystem

- Familiarity with DevOps or Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices as they relate to network provisioning and configuration management

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $114,700.00 to $145,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

- 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

- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

- 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

- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

**New York City Metro Area**

$128,500.00 - $188,200.00

**Non-Metro New York State & Washington State**

$114,700.00 - $169,000.00

-  For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

-  Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

Network Engineer - Acacia (hybrid)

The application window is expected to close on: 05/29/2026

**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received **.

**Meet the Team**

Acacia, 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.

**Your Impact**

As a Physical Design Engineer with Acacia, you will focus on the technical execution of high-performance ASIC designs. Working as an individual contributor, you will lead the RTL-to-GDSII implementation flow for advanced semiconductor nodes, ensuring that Acacia’s networking platforms meet rigorous power, performance, and area (PPA) targets. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of assigned blocks from specification through to tapeout.

- Implement end-to-end RTL-to-GDSII implementation for advanced nodes (sub-7nm to 2nm)

- Perform hierarchical floor planning, place and route, and clock/power distribution

- Conduct static timing analysis (STA) and drive timing closure for multi-mode/multi-corner designs

- Lead the physical design of assigned blocks, ensuring quality and alignment to project timelines

- Develop and maintain automated scripts to improve design flow efficiency and methodology

- Collaborate with RTL and DFT teams to debug and resolve complex physical implementation issues

- Implement test plans and participate in design reviews to ensure robust, high-quality work

- Implement ECO strategies and support sign-off processes

- Contribute to the refinement of design methodologies and best practices within the engineering team

- Document functional specifications and track progress for assigned project landmarks

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Bachelors degree in Engineering + 5 years of related experience, or Masters degree in Engineering+ 3 years of related experience.

- Demonstrated experience in ASIC physical design and implementation.

- Experience working with hierarchical floor planning, clock and power distribution, global signal and I/O planning along with physical convergence, timing closure, and hierarchical design methodology.

- Prior experience with power integrity analysis and working on designs >100M gates in advanced nodes.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Experience with Scripting using languages such as TCL, Perl, Python, etc.

- Place & Route experience using tools such as Cadence Innovus or Synopsys ICC2.

- Experience with formal equivalence check, timing closure, signal integrity, EMIR, physical verification DRC/LVS

- Synthesis experience including Synopsys DC/FC.

- Formal Verification experience using tools such Synopsys Formality or Cadence LEC

- Experience with Static Timing Analysis including tools such as Tempus.

- Experience with block level EMIR closure.

- Physical Verification experience including tools such as Synopsys ICV or Mentor Calibre.

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $135,800.00 to $195,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

- 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

- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

- 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

- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

**New York City Metro Area**

$152,500.00 - $252,000.00

**Non-Metro New York State & Washington State**

$135,800.00 - $224,400.00

-  For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

-  Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

The application window is expected to close on: 02/12/2026

**Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received **.

The application window is expected to close on: 3/31/26.

Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.

This is a hybrid role with three day per week at our Maynard, MA or San Jose, CA office.

Meet the Team

You will work with a versatile and upbeat team of enthusiastic engineers in an environment where team members experience mutual enhancement and improvement. You will have the opportunity to collaborate cross-functionally with our Hardware, Mechanical Engineering, Optics, and manufacturing Process Engineering teams.

Your Impact

You will be key member of Acacia’s Hardware Team. The Power Design Engineer will lead the design of DC-DC switch-mode power supplies and component selection. The successful candidate will work across disciplines to assure power supply designs meet the power, thermal, and safety requirements of the system specification. You will work closely with Acacia’s multi-disciplinary engineering and manufacturing teams to understand the system requirements and contribute or lead the specification, design, and debug of complex power delivery systems for our products.

-  Architecture: Lead and contribute to power delivery system architecture and specifications.

-  Design: Design, analysis, and simulation of high current and low noise power delivery circuits.

Debug: Contribute to system bring up, debug, and validation in the lab.

-  Verification: Write and execute test and DVT plans.

**Minimum Qualifications**

-  Bachelors + 8 years of related experience, or Masters +6 years of related experience, a PhD + 1 year of experience.

5 + years of direct Power supply design experience

-  Experience with high efficiency DC-DC power conversion design, analysis, circuit simulation, control loops, and stabilization.

-  Experience with phase and gain margins

-  Experience with power design component selection and trade-offs

-  Experience with Spice, LTspice, TI WorkBench, and circuit simulators

-  Experience in both high current low voltage multi-phase ()100W) as well as ultra-low noise power delivery circuitry

-  Experience with power supply layout and thermal design rules

-  Experience with Technical leadership of PCB layout with respect to various grounding and low noise etch techniques

-  Experience with power-up sequencing in multi-power supply systems

-  Experience in quickly grasping the existing designs and able to work independently with minimal supervision

-  Experience presenting technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.

**Preferred Qualification**

-  Experience with power supply layout and thermal design rules

-  Experience with Technical leadership of PCB layout with respect to various grounding and low noise etch techniques

-  Experience with power-up sequencing in multi-power supply systems

-  Expertise with AC and DC Power Integrity Simulation tools

-  Experience in power supply design for leading edge high speed communication devices

-  Experience in power supply design for sensitive optical components

-  Experience with power efficiency optimization schemes

-  Experience with Cadence Allegro and DxDesigner tools

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

The starting salary range posted for this position is $168,800.00 to $241,200.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

- 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

- Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees

- Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)

- 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

- Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members

- Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

- .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;

- 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;

- 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and

- Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

**New York City Metro Area**

$168,800.00 - $277,400.00

**Non-Metro New York State & Washington State**

$148,800.00 - $248,200.00

-  For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.

-  Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

**Position **: Communications Manager

**Location **: Stow, Massachusetts, Masters Academy International

**Start Date **: May 1, 2026

**Masters Academy International**

Masters Academy International (MAI) is New England’s only school that intentionally integrates pro-level coaching and top-tier academics to prepare future leaders, excelling in sport, scholarship, and life.

At MAI, athletics are not an extracurricular add-on; they are a core pillar of student identity and future opportunity.

Our student athletes pursue ambitious goals and train with purpose. The athletic program at MAI is designed to develop exceptional competitors while also cultivating the character, habits, and mindset required for long-term success. We believe in doing things the right way: with excellence, integrity, and care for the whole student.

**About The Role**

MAI is seeking a Communications Manager to lead and execute a strategic, schoolwide communications program that strengthens relationships with families, supports internal alignment, and elevates the MAI brand. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. The Communications Manager will serve as a trusted partner to school leadership, shaping how information is shared across the community while ensuring that all communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with MAI’s voice and values.

The role requires a thoughtful communicator who can both craft compelling messaging and design systems that ensure communication across the school is effective, timely, and coherent. This individual will play a critical role in enhancing the experience of families and staff, supporting enrollment and retention, and guiding the school through both everyday communications and high-stakes situations.

**What You Will Do**

Masters Academy International (MAI) is seeking a dynamic Communications Manager to lead our school’s narrative and strengthen our vibrant community. In this pivotal leadership role, you will design and execute a comprehensive communications strategy that aligns with MAI’s mission, serving as a key advisor to the School Leadership Team while ensuring clarity and consistency across all divisions. You will be the primary architect of our family and community engagement, building trust through high-quality touchpoints and compelling storytelling that highlights our student achievements and academic excellence. Beyond managing schoolwide execution—from newsletters and crisis protocols to internal staff support and website maintenance—you will partner with marketing and admissions to drive enrollment and maintain a cohesive brand voice. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for streamlining complex workflows and a talent for crafting messages that resonate, we invite you to help shape the future of the MAI experience.

**Who You Are**

- You are a strategic thinker who understands the role communication plays in building trust and strengthening organizations.

- You are an exceptional writer and editor, able to adapt your voice to different audiences and contexts.

- You are highly organized and systems-oriented, able to manage multiple communication streams simultaneously.

- You build strong relationships and influence others through clarity, professionalism, and credibility.

- You are calm and thoughtful under pressure, especially in high-stakes or sensitive situations.

- You are detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality work.

- You are motivated by creating clarity, connection, and alignment across a community.

**Qualifications**

-  Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, English, or a related field.

- 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or a related role.

- Demonstrated experience managing both internal and external communications.

- Exceptional writing, editing, and content development skills.

- Experience managing websites, newsletters, and digital communication platforms.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

- Experience in education or mission-driven organizations preferred.

To view the full Role Profile, please click here

**Compensation And Benefits**

The salary range is $75,000. Benefits for eligible roles include medical, life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and more.

**Diversity, Inclusion, and Safeguarding**

We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our organization. We strive to build a culture in which every colleague feels that they belong, are trusted, and are valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and strongly encourage those from underrepresented groups to apply.

**How to Apply:**

Complete this application before the closing date. The Closing Date for Applications is: 24th April 2026

Cognita Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background.

Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.

Communications Manager

At Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA), the possibilities are beautiful. Ulta Beauty is the largest U.S. beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. In 1990, the Company reinvented the beauty retail experience by offering a new way to shop for beauty – bringing together all things beauty, all in one place. Today, Ulta Beauty has grown to become the top national retailer offering the complete beauty experience.
 
Ulta Beauty brings possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.
 
Ulta Beauty is recognized for its commitment to personalized service, fun and inviting stores and our industry-leading Ultamate Rewards loyalty program.

ALERT: We are aware of a scam whereby imposters are posing as employees from Ulta Beauty and vendors to Ulta Beauty. Beware of anyone requesting financial or personal information.

At Ulta Beauty, we take pride in creating a best in class candidate experience. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (Social Security Number, credit card, driver’s license or bank information, etc.) from you via text or email. If you are suspicious of a job posting or job-related email mentioning Ulta Beauty, let us know by contacting us at 630-410-4800 or email HRServiceCenter@ulta.com.

Industry: Retail
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Ulta Beauty

**Overview**

**Discover ** greater levels of performance. With over 1,400 stores throughout the U.S., Ulta Beauty is revolutionizing the beauty retail experience. With new stores coming online on a continual basis and the re-engineering of existing locations with the latest design and technological advancements for heightened guest experiences, we’re not just growing, we’re thriving. Through consistent innovation and a bold commitment to reimagination. If you want the opportunity to build something strategic, to take ownership of your career trajectory, to apply your passion to operational excellence, Ulta Beauty provides the kind of stability and support few organizations can match. So be curious. Be flexible. Be **more than you thought possible **. The future is yours at Ulta Beauty.

**General Summary & Scope**

The District Manager (DM) is responsible for leading through Ulta Beauty’s strategic plan and mission, vision, and values to develop high performing teams that consistently deliver top-line sales growth for each store in the DM’s district. As an experienced multi-unit leader, the DM is responsible for leading teams of 13+ stores, on average. This leader drives their business through a focus on performance (sales, service, and expense control), people (talent acquisition, training, and development), and process (operating procedures and compliance standards) for the region. This position requires a passion for process excellence, a drive for results, and the ability to proactively work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ** *(Essential Job Functions)

The DM is a champion of Ulta Beauty’s mission, vision, and values, and should demonstrate them skillfully and consistently by performing the following duties and responsibilities of the position (as well as all other projects/duties as assigned):

**Performance**

- Provide directional leadership, expectations, and priorities derived from the company’s strategic plan to each store team in the district.

- Promote a culture of accountability to meet or exceed Ulta Beauty’s goals related to retail and service sales, guest loyalty (including credit), payroll, retail shrink, and omni-channel sales as set by Ulta Beauty for the DM’s district.

- Drive company profitability through operational excellence, top-line sales growth, and expense control for the DM’s district.

- Review and analyze Ulta Beauty’s financial and/or operational reports regularly for the DM’s district, and provide timely responses as needed.

- Address underperforming metrics for stores in the DM’s district to drive profitability and achieve Ulta Beauty’s goals for these stores.

**People**

- Attract, hire, and retain a diverse team of top talent, and efficiently address any staffing needs in the district.

- In partnership with the RVP and People Success, address policy violations with appropriate corrective action up to and including separation of employment fairly and in accordance with Ulta Beauty’s policies and procedures.

- Build a highly engaged team that embodies the Ulta Beauty brand through effective collaboration, open and honest communication, and prioritization of work.

- Create an inclusive environment that encourages the growth and engagement of all associates.

- Lead all aspects of direct report development including training; providing individualized, competency-based feedback and coaching; performance reviews; succession planning; and individual development plans to enable continuous development and drive sales performance.

- Model a culture of open communication by sharing enterprise strategy with direct reports and creating goals in alignment with Ulta Beauty’s goals for the district.

- Liaise between store staff, district leadership, and business partners to obtain resources, remove obstacles, and drive in-store improvements for stores in the DM’s district.

- Build a guest-centric culture by ensuring the Guest Engagement Leader program is consistently executed throughout each store in the district, and all guest concerns are reacted to and resolved with a sense of urgency.

**Process**

- Be knowledgeable of and ensure compliance with Ulta Beauty’s policies, procedures, and standards.

- Regularly visit all stores in the DM’s district.

- Provide directional leadership to support the adoption of new initiatives and technology.

- Ensure the execution of all store tasks and communicate expectations for all stores in the DM’s district.

- Continuously analyze performance relative to stores’ operational compliance, including shrink and audits.

- Develop strategies to leverage company tools to improve and meet Ulta Beauty’s expectations for all stores in the DM’s district.

- Swiftly react to the changing needs of the business with an entrepreneurial spirit and inspire the team to do the same.

- Regularly communicate with and provide feedback to field and corporate leadership on business trends and opportunities, operational challenges, merchandise needs, and competitive landscape for all stores in the DM’s district.

**Job Qualifications**

**Education**

- Bachelor’s degree is preferred

**Experience**

- 3-5+ years of fast-paced, multi-unit retail management experience

- Financial management: success with driving top-line sales, interpreting reporting data and turning insight into action, managing budgets, and controlling expense

- Retail management: proven ability with achieving operational excellence, driving a service culture, remaining agile with changing priorities, and understanding and anticipating market trends

- Leadership management: solid experience with attracting, developing, and motivating top talent, influencing priorities, swiftly adapting to change, leading others through the change-curve, developing collaborative relationships with others, and accomplishing goals through direct reports

**Skills**

- Proficient with basic technology (e.g., Microsoft Office programs and Apple devices)

- Excellent written and verbal communication

- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills

- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects

- Ability to react under pressure, apply good judgment in ambiguous situations, and be flexible/adaptable

**Special Position Requirements**

- Ability to travel up to 75% of your time, including overnight stays, to visit all stores within district and attend corporate business meetings and conferences

- Means of mobility for travel within district to visit individual stores

- Maintain valid identification for airline travel

- Ability to work a flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays

- Ability to relocate for future growth is preferred

**WORKING CONDITIONS**

- Frequent use of a computer, telephonic devices, and related office supplies

- Frequent sitting and twisting

- Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds

- Continuous mobility throughout the store during a store visit

- Continuous coordination and manipulation of objects

If an associate has a disability that prevents them from performing an essential function of the job, the Company will engage in the interactive process with the associate to determine whether there is a reasonable accommodation that will enable the associate to perform the essential functions of the job.

The pay range for this position is $100,900.00 - $144,205.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta

**About**

At **Ulta Beauty ** (NASDAQ: ULTA), ~~**the possibilities are beautiful ** ~~. Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

~~We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. ~~

District Manager

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