Optical Interconnect System Integration and Qualification Engineer
Core
Lead system-level integration, validation, and qualification of next-generation optical and high-speed electrical interconnects for AI scale-out and scale-up platforms.
Role type
Senior IC optical interconnect system integration and qualification engineer
Builds
High-speed optical and electrical interconnect solutions for AI and data center platforms
Domain
Semiconductor / Optical Networking / High-Speed Data Communications
Required skills
Optical transceiver qualification, SerDes optimization, Signal Integrity (SI) analysis, Power Integrity (PI) analysis, System-level debugging, Python automation, Lab characterization, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
400G/800G/1.6T optical technologies, PAM4 links, CMIS validation, Host-side SerDes tuning, Vendor management, Next-gen optics (CPO, NPO)
Technologies
DCA-X, BERTs, Real-time oscilloscopes, Optical spectrum analyzers, Python, IEEE/OIF/CMIS standards
Responsibilities
Lead optical transceiver and cable qualification at module and system levels; Develop and execute qualification plans for 400G, 800G, and 1.6T technologies; Perform electrical, optical, and protocol validation of PAM4 links; Drive host-side SerDes optimization including equalization tuning and BER testing; Debug complex issues spanning ASICs, boards, firmware, and optics; Validate compliance with industry specifications; Develop Python-based automation solutions for test execution and analysis.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
