CPT Application Security Engineer Jobs
Application Security Engineer roles qualify for CPT when your DSO confirms the work is an integral part of your curriculum, typically tied to a cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems program. Most positions involve secure code review, penetration testing, and threat modeling, so your coursework must align with the role's technical scope before authorization is granted.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
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, now 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 Associate Application Engineer will perform one or more of the following tasks related to Acacia’s world-class optical products as a member of the Acacia department responsible for direct customer relationships. The individual will be assigned relevant work assignments to challenge them according to their current level of experience and capability.
- Recreate real-world application environments in our optical lab to evaluate and verify customer issues
- Develop creative workaround solutions to product limitations or bugs
- Work with customers to help integrate Acacia’s products into their systems and networks
- Work with the world’s leading systems and service providers to help build the networks of today and help define the networks of the future
- Collaborate with team members to develop Python scripts that enable and manage system features
- Address a broad range of technical disciplines, including electrical, optical, embedded SW, mechanical, and thermal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program in electronic or electrical engineering or related field
- Competed courses in Signals and Systems, Electronic Design and a Basic Programming Course
- Knowledge of Python programming
- Basic Analog Electrical engineering skills
- Experience with electronic and/or optical system design
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Coursework in optics or DSP
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.
INTRODUCTION
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, now 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 Associate Application Engineer will perform one or more of the following tasks related to Acacia’s world-class optical products as a member of the Acacia department responsible for direct customer relationships. The individual will be assigned relevant work assignments to challenge them according to their current level of experience and capability.
- Recreate real-world application environments in our optical lab to evaluate and verify customer issues
- Develop creative workaround solutions to product limitations or bugs
- Work with customers to help integrate Acacia’s products into their systems and networks
- Work with the world’s leading systems and service providers to help build the networks of today and help define the networks of the future
- Collaborate with team members to develop Python scripts that enable and manage system features
- Address a broad range of technical disciplines, including electrical, optical, embedded SW, mechanical, and thermal.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program in electronic or electrical engineering or related field
- Competed courses in Signals and Systems, Electronic Design and a Basic Programming Course
- Knowledge of Python programming
- Basic Analog Electrical engineering skills
- Experience with electronic and/or optical system design
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Coursework in optics or DSP
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.
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Get Access To All JobsApplication Security Engineer CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Security Engineer role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the position is an integral part of your academic program. Your DSO will evaluate whether duties like penetration testing, secure code review, and vulnerability assessment map to your enrolled coursework. Roles that require only general IT support or network administration without a security specialization may not meet the integral-part standard your school requires.
Can I do CPT part-time while completing security engineering coursework?
Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week during an enrolled semester, doesn't count against your 12-month full-time CPT limit, which affects OPT eligibility. Many F-1 students in security programs structure their CPT as part-time during the academic year and full-time over summer to preserve full OPT access after graduation. Confirm the specific hours cap with your DSO.
What documentation does a CPT employer need from me as an Application Security Engineer?
The employer typically needs your current I-20 with CPT authorization endorsed on page two, confirming the employer name, start date, and whether authorization is part-time or full-time. Some employers, particularly those handling government contracts or sensitive systems, may also request SEVIS confirmation and proof of full-time enrollment. Provide both proactively to avoid onboarding delays.
How do I find Application Security Engineer employers that understand CPT?
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with Labor Condition Application filing history for security engineering roles. Employers who have filed LCAs before are already familiar with work authorization processes and are less likely to withdraw offers when they learn you're on CPT. Smaller startups often have less experience navigating authorization requirements, so vetting employer familiarity early saves time.
Does CPT experience as an Application Security Engineer strengthen an H-1B petition later?
Directly, yes. CPT experience in a specialty occupation demonstrates that you've performed the duties of an Application Security Engineer in a U.S. work environment, which supports the specialty occupation analysis in a future H-1B visa petition. Employers who sponsored your CPT and understand the role's degree requirements are often better positioned to draft a strong Labor Condition Application and I-129 later.