Packaging Technical Leader

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  • Location:
    San Jose, California, US
  • Area of Interest
    Engineer - Hardware
  • Compensation Range
    168800 USD - 241200 USD
  • Job Type
    Professional
  • Technology Interest
    *None
  • Job Id
    1450253

The application window is expected to close on: 10/30/2025. 

 

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


Meet the Team


Cisco is seeking a seasoned Packaging Technical Leader to join the Semi & Optics Packaging team within our world-class Supply Chain Organization. As a Technical Leader you will drive innovation in advanced packaging technology and quality for Cisco’s cutting-edge ASIC and silicon photonic products.


Your Impact


You will operate at the intersection of advanced technology and strategic execution, working within a highly collaborative and multi-functional environment. This includes close partnerships with design engineering, operations, and supply chain teams to innovate next-generation technologies. You will also engage directly with counterparts at OSATs, Fabs, contract manufacturers and other key suppliers leading technical discussions and problem-solving efforts as well as influencing commodity strategy at a global scale.

This role offers significant technical scope, cross-organizational visibility, and the potential to shape critical technology development and influence long-term product platforms. Key responsibilities:

  • Serve as a technical leader in advanced packaging technology (2.5D/3D, TSV, MCM, flip-chip, heterogenous integration). Oversee various aspects such as package assembly, process development, reliability qualification, materials and testing.
  • Work with top-tier package assembly partners to develop and qualify packaging solutions for Cisco products.
  • Multi-functional technical leadership to proactively identify and mitigate risks, and resolve highly complex packaging issues. Drive/support quality initiatives such as failure analysis (FA), root cause finding, and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Work collaboratively with design teams to influence package architecture and provide expert guidance on Design for Manufacturability/Reliability (DfM, DfR) contributing to the definition of critical parameters for HVM.
  • Contribute to evaluation of new packaging methods, materials and processes for Cisco product design and implementation.


Minimum Qualifications :


  • 6+ years of progressive industry experience in Semiconductor Packaging or Photonic packaging or Assembly process development or integration, with demonstrable track record of technical leadership and successful project execution.
  • Knowledge of advanced packaging processes (bumping, flip-chip, TSV, 2.5D/3D, MCM) and materials
  • Experience with package design & architecture. Familiar with advanced substrate manufacturing processes and materials and their impact on signal and power integrity.
  • Experience in advanced problem-solving methodologies (e.g. 8D, FMEA, statistical process control) and data analysis skills
  • Knowledge and experience in physical failure analysis methods.


Preferred Qualifications


  • Familiarity or experience with co-packaged optics is a plus
  • Experience with volume manufacturing
  • Experience with advanced simulation tools for package design and reliability analysis
  • Ability to work within and lead projects with highly multi-functional and geographically distributed technical teams.
  • Willingness to learn and evolve professionally


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. Simply put – we power the future.

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:

When available, the salary range posted for this position reflects the projected hiring range for new hire, full-time salaries in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including equity or benefits. For non-sales roles the hiring ranges reflect base salary only; employees are also eligible to receive annual bonuses. Hiring ranges for sales positions include base and incentive compensation target. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location and additional factors, including but not limited to skillset, experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Applicants may not be eligible for the full salary range based on their U.S. or Canada hiring location. The recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees have access to quality medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and numerous wellbeing offerings.

Employees receive up to twelve paid holidays per calendar year, which includes one floating holiday (for non-exempt employees), plus a day off for their birthday. Non-Exempt new hires accrue up to 16 days of vacation time off each year, at a rate of 4.92 hours per pay period. Exempt new hires participate in Cisco’s flexible Vacation Time Off policy, which does not place a defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use, but is subject to availability and some business limitations. All new hires are eligible for Sick Time Off subject to Cisco’s Sick Time Off Policy and will have eighty (80) hours of sick time off provided on their hire date and on January 1st of each year thereafter.  Up to 80 hours of unused sick time will be carried forward from one calendar year to the next such that the maximum number of sick time hours an employee may have available is 160 hours. Employees in Illinois have a unique time off program designed specifically with local requirements in mind. All employees also have access to paid time away to deal with critical or emergency issues. We offer additional paid time to volunteer and give back to the community.

Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components. 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 up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

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