CareerPlan

Sr. Engineer, Systems and Hardware Validation

San JoseFull-time$145k–$160k2026-11-10
On-site · United StatesNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead validation strategy and product bring-up for silicon photonic and laser products, ensuring they meet component and system-level requirements for optical interconnect technology.

Role type

Senior IC hardware validation engineer (silicon photonics)

Builds

Optical I/O chiplets and multi-wavelength remote light sources

Domain

Semiconductor / Silicon Photonics / Optical Interconnects

Required skills

Component and system test equipment (BERT, DCA, OSA), High-speed SerDes characterization, Python for test automation, Electrical and optical characterization of VLSI, SoC validation planning, Optical transceiver packaging knowledge, Signal quality metrics (TDECQ, SRS, URS), Communication protocols (Ethernet, PCIe)

Preferred skills

Ph.D., Advanced knowledge of component and system test equipment, Proficiency in Python for test automation, Experience with high-speed SerDes optimization

Technologies

Python, BERT, DCA, OSA, Ethernet, PCIe, VLSI, SerDes

Responsibilities

Define and implement comprehensive validation methodologies and test plans, Collaborate with Design Engineering to bring up silicon photonic and laser products, Perform electrical and optical characterization of new chips and products, Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to implement product improvements via ATE and bench characterization, Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) from development to mass production, Author and maintain customer-facing validation reports and documentation, Manage project schedules and execution to meet product timelines

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC