Optical Network Engineer
Core
Lead laser-focused optical engineering and validation for large-scale AI compute systems, ensuring production readiness of optical interconnects.
Role type
Senior IC optical network engineer (laser & IM/DD interconnects)
Builds
AI-native silicon and system-level solutions for OpenAI's supercomputing platform
Domain
Semiconductor hardware / AI infrastructure / Optical interconnects
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
laser-focused optical engineering, IM/DD optical technologies, optical test/debug workflows, external supplier management, complex technical issue triage, data-driven debugging
Preferred skills
advanced degree in relevant engineering field, production-oriented execution experience
Technologies
IM/DD interconnects, laser-based elements, optical characterization tools
Responsibilities
Drive laser-focused requirements and technical direction, lead evaluation and validation of optical components, support end-to-end optical testing for IM/DD interconnects, work with external partners on development milestones, own technical issue triage and resolution, collaborate across teams for integration and rollout
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC