Quantum Photonics Validation Engineer

Cisco Systems, Inc · Santa monica, United States

Cisco Systems, Inc. is seeking a Photonic Validation Engineer within the Outshift Quantum Research team in Santa Monica, CA.

You will design verification protocols, develop test plans, and build scalable test infrastructure for quantum hardware platforms, collaborating with researchers, engineers, and leaders across optics, hardware, and software domains. You will author FAT/SAT runbooks, automate data collection, and establish rigorous benchmarks to ensure long-term stability and repeatability