Engineer Staff, HW Development
Core
Staff engineer leading R&D test planning, integration debugging, and system-level validation of high-speed optical modules for optical communication products.
Role type
Staff IC hardware development engineer (optical modules)
Builds
High-speed optical transceivers and modules for data communication
Domain
Optical communications / High-speed electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Optical module integration, high-speed PAM4 systems, optical communication standards, performance troubleshooting, cross-functional problem-solving, test planning, system-level validation, root-cause analysis, DOE design
Preferred skills
EVT/EDVT/DVT/ODVT/FVT testing experience, Python, JMP, Excel, test automation
Technologies
Lasers, DSPs, PICs, TIAs, drivers, SerDes, IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, CMIS 5.2/5.3
Responsibilities
Develop and execute R&D test plans for high-speed optical modules; Perform integration debugging and performance optimization; Lead module-level performance tuning via optical/electrical correlation; Define and maintain test specifications and validation reports; Perform system-level validation with test equipment and fibers; Lead DOE and root-cause analysis with cross-functional teams; Support customer sample testing and technical reporting; Track test progress and drive project milestones
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic oversight