# Control Systems & Embedded Software Technical Leader, Acacia at Cisco

- Company: Cisco
- What the company does: Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations. Backed by Sequoia and Menlo.
- Company website: https://www.cisco.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Maynard, Massachusetts, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-21
- Apply by: 2026-12-05
- Apply: https://cisco.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Cisco_Careers/job/Maynard-Massachusetts-US/Control-Systems----Embedded-Software-Technical-Leader--Acacia_2028641?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-control-systems-and-embedded-software-technical-leader-acacia/

## About the role

As a Control Systems & Embedded Software Technical Leader, you will be a vital technical specialist responsible for designing and implementing high-speed closed-loop control systems, PID algorithms, and real-time embedded firmware that govern Acacia’s high-performance optical modules and transceivers. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Computer Engineering or related field with 8+ years of professional experience
- 6+ years in low-level embedded C and C++ programming for physical hardware control
- 5+ years development of embedded firmware on bare-metal systems and real-time operating systems (RTOS such as VxWorks, FreeRTOS, ThreadX, or similar)
- Design, implementation and tuning real-time control systems (e.g., closed-loop feedback, PID control algorithms, or motion/thermal control loops) on embedded microcontrollers (such as ARM Cortex-M or Cortex-R)
- Ability to work 100% onsite during the initial one-year onboarding period, (with hybrid flexibility available thereafter)


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/cisco-control-systems-and-embedded-software-technical-leader-acacia/