Principal Optical Engineer
Core
Translates approved optical architectures into deployable product requirements and drives optical interconnect productization from definition through fleet deployment for cloud, networking, and AI infrastructure.
Role type
Principal Optical Engineer (Hardware Productization)
Builds
Optical modules, fiber assemblies, connectors, fiber-management systems, and rack-level optical paths
Domain
Optical interconnects for cloud, networking, and AI infrastructure
Required skills
Optical module and engine design, fiber assembly integration, connector technology, rack-level optical path design, thermal integration, SI/PI interface design, DFM/DFT/DFR strategies, supplier management, validation and qualification planning, reliability engineering, high-speed electrical characterization, link budget analysis, FEC considerations, MPO/MMC/LC connector expertise, production test strategy, cross-functional technical leadership
Preferred skills
Experience with 112G/224G electrical interfaces, PAM4 optical links, co-packaged optical solutions, DOE and FMEA planning, process capability analysis
Technologies
PAM4, MPO, MMC, LC, 112G, 224G, FEC, SI/PI
Responsibilities
Translate optical architectures into module, fiber, connector, and rack-integration requirements; lead cross-functional implementation and design reviews; define component-, module-, assembly-, and system-level validation and qualification strategies; resolve complex module, fiber, connector, and manufacturing issues; provide technical direction to ODM and contract-manufacturing partners; drive supplier selection and production readiness; mentor engineers and create reusable implementation specifications
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
