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Principal Hardware Engineer

Nuremberg, Germany💼 Full-time🗓 2026-05-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, integration, and validation of cutting-edge optical modules and interfaces for high-speed networking, serving data centers and enterprise networks.

Role type

Principal hardware engineer (optical systems)

Builds

Optical modules, interfaces, simulation tools, and calibration algorithms for manufacturing

Domain

High-speed networking, optical communications, data center infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

optical transmission systems, communication theory, system architecture definition, simulation tool creation, calibration algorithm design, manufacturing testing review, technology strategy

Preferred skills

feasibility study leadership, joint development project management, analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, innovation driving

Technologies

Matlab, Python

Responsibilities

translate product requirements to design/component requirements, define system architecture, create simulation tools, review manufacturing testing, lead early product demonstrations, plan advanced technical projects, pursue new technology, serve as domain expert, ensure technology strategy execution, mentor senior technical leaders

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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