Senior Staff Hardware Engineer - Optical
Core
Lead hardware platform development for integrated optical transceiver engines supporting high-speed fiber-optic communications for AI and cloud infrastructure.
Role type
Senior Staff Hardware Engineer (Optical)
Builds
Integrated optical engines, test platforms (DUT cards, interposers, sockets), and validation systems.
Domain
Semiconductor / Optical Communications / AI Infrastructure
Required skills
Analog and RF circuit design, PCB and substrate layout, Signal integrity (SI) and Power integrity (PI) analysis, High-speed oscilloscope and VNA usage, Python/C++/MATLAB automation, Cross-functional technical leadership
Preferred skills
Silicon photonics, Optical DSPs, Design for manufacturing (DFM), Technical mentoring
Technologies
Cadence, ADS, HFSS, Clarity 3D, PowerDC, PowerSI, SPI, I2C, I3C, SPMI, UART
Responsibilities
Lead optical module and test platform hardware development from concept through NPI; Own critical design decisions including schematic capture and power delivery; Engineer for high-speed performance via SI/PI simulation; Lead hardware bring-up and characterization in the lab; Validate complete system interactions with firmware and optical teams; Accelerate engineering through automation tool development; Provide Senior Staff technical leadership and mentorship.
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership
