Senior Optical System Engineer
Core
Lead the design, validation, and optimization of advanced optical sub-systems including silicon photonics PICs, optical engines, and high-speed DSP-based optical links for hyperscale AI infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC optical system engineer (AI/datacenter interconnects)
Builds
1.6T/3.2T optical interconnects, silicon photonics PICs, optical engines, and CPO/OCI systems for AI clusters
Domain
Data center networking, silicon photonics, high-speed optical interconnects
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
optical system validation, silicon photonics PICs, CPO/OCI architectures, high-speed optical/electrical characterization, automated test development, PAM4 modulation, BER/TDECQ/jitter analysis, optical/electrical lab instrumentation, test automation scripting (Python/MATLAB/LabVIEW), optical/RF simulation tools, IEEE 802.3 standards, root-cause debugging
Preferred skills
Master's or Ph.D. in Optical/Electrical Engineering/Physics, optical engine packaging, coherent optical systems, DSP tuning and equalization (CTLE/DFE/FIR), optical switching fabrics, database-driven analytics platforms, industry standards contributions
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Lumerical, HFSS, ADS, COMSOL, VPI, Zemax, BERTs, DCAs, high-speed oscilloscopes, OSAs, tunable lasers, VOAs, network analyzers
Responsibilities
Lead system-level design validation and qualification of advanced optical interconnect products; Develop and execute comprehensive validation plans for optical modules and switch-level interoperability; Characterize and optimize key optical and electrical performance metrics; Perform module-level, simulation-level, and system-level qualification testing; Lead high-speed optical and electrical debug activities; Develop, automate, and maintain optical/electrical test stations; Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance; Contribute to industry standards activities; Analyze test results and generate detailed technical reports
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC