Sr. Engineer, Systems and Hardware Validation
Core
Lead validation strategy and execution for silicon photonic and laser products, ensuring they meet component and system-level requirements for optical interconnect technology.
Role type
Senior IC validation engineer (silicon photonics/optical interconnects)
Builds
Optical I/O chiplets and multi-wavelength remote light sources for AI, HPC, cloud, and telecommunications
Domain
Semiconductor hardware / Silicon photonics / Optical interconnects
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Component and system test equipment operation (BERT, DCA, OSA), Python programming for test automation, high-speed SerDes characterization, SoC validation planning, optical transceiver packaging knowledge, statistical process control, root cause analysis
Preferred skills
Ph.D. in relevant field, advanced expertise in signal quality metrics (TDECQ, SRS, URS), deep experience with high-speed SerDes optimization
Technologies
Python, BERT, DCA, OSA, Ethernet, PCIe
Responsibilities
Define and implement comprehensive validation methodologies and test plans, collaborate with design engineering to bring up silicon photonic products, perform electrical and optical characterization of VLSI integrated circuits, develop test software and hardware stations, author customer-facing validation reports, manage project schedules for new product introduction
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
