PSocial network you want to login/join with: /ph3Junior Optical Architect - Italy., Vimercate /h3pcol-narrow-left /ph3Client: /h3pCisco /ph3Location: /h3h3Job Category: /h3pOther /pp- /ph3EU work permit required: /h3pYes /ppcol-narrow-right /ph3Job Reference: /h3p2f22a7a2df2a /ph3Job Views: /h3p3 /ph3Posted: /h3p28.06.2025 /ph3Expiry Date: /h3p12.08.2025 /ppcol-wide /ph3Job Description: /h3pbJunior Optical Architect /b /ppbMinimum 3 days a week in the office /b /ppbMeet the Team /b /ppJoin our team of 7 senior architects based in Vimercate, Italy, focused on pushing the boundaries of Optical Networking technology. We operate at the very edge of innovation, acting as a lab administration and validation team that designs the future of Cisco's solutions. Our work involves rigorous validation of new technologies that could be adopted by Cisco, as well as close collaboration with customers to understand their future needs and provide impactful demonstrations. We are a highly empowered and collaborative group passionate about the successful insertion of Optical and Routed Optical Networking solutions worldwide. This role requires presence in the office, including spending at least 3 days a week working in the lab environment. /ppbYour Impact /b /ppAs a Junior Networking Architect, you will play a key role in developing and validating Cisco’s exciting SW and HW Optical Networking solutions for Service Provider, Public Sector Large Enterprise Customers. You will be at the forefront of innovation, analyzing available technologies to determine their fit within Cisco's portfolio from both an engineering and customer perspective. You will work alongside senior team members and the Development organization to shape our Networking Solutions roadmaps. This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in cutting-edge technology, contribute directly to future product design, and significantly increase your technical skills in various fields, including optical transmission, optics, DSP design, network architectures, security, and Quantum. Your proactive approach, flexibility, and willingness to multitask will be key to your success in this dynamic role. /ppbResponsibilities /b /pulliValidate new optical technologies in a lab environment to assess potential adoption by Cisco solutions. /liliWork directly with customers to understand their future networking needs. /liliProvide technical demonstrations and support Proof of Concepts (POCs) for new technology validation. /liliSupport the Optical Architecture lab operations during new technology validation processes. /liliAnalyze available technology to evaluate fit into Cisco Optical Networking solutions from engineering and customer viewpoints. /liliCollaborate with the Optical Architecture team and the Development organization to shape Networking Solutions roadmaps. /liliContinuously increase technical skills in various technology fields, including optical, optics, DSP design, network architectures, security, and Quantum. /li /ulpbMinimum Qualifications /b /pulliMaster's degree (Engineer Masters) in Optical, Physics, Electronics, or equivalent field. /liliProficiency in Python coding. /liliAbility to work from the office, including spending at least 3 days per week in the lab environment. /liliEnglish language proficiency (written and spoken). /li /ulpbPreferred Qualifications /b /pulliExperience working in a lab environment, including familiarity with lab instruments. /liliGood technical skill in Optical Transmission technology. /liliWillingness to travel as required. /liliDesire to grow and eagerness to learn new technologies. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr