Lead Photonics System Engineer
Core
Architect and bring to market advanced optical interconnects, driving architectural decisions across circuit, module, integration, tray, and rack-level design for AI, data centers, PCs, gaming, and embedded systems.
Role type
Senior IC photonic system engineer
Builds
Advanced optical interconnects and integrated optical products for hyperscale customers
Domain
Semiconductor / Optical Communications / Data Center Networking
Required skills
Optical interconnect architecture, SerDes integration, optical device design, packaging design, system validation, root cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, technical presentation, FMEA
Preferred skills
Datacenter client optics expertise, high-baud optical communication systems, optical transceiver design, fiber optics, RF modulation, networking systems, photonic integrated circuit (PIC) schematic and layout design, MSA/IEEE standards (CPO, NPO, OCI, QSFP, OSFP, CMIS), transceiver performance testing (TDECQ, receiver sensitivity, stressed eye measurements)
Technologies
SerDes, optical devices, fiber optics, RF modulation, MSA, IEEE standards, CPO, NPO, OCI, QSFP, OSFP, CMIS, XPU, switch platforms
Responsibilities
Define product features, capabilities, architecture, and validation requirements for advanced optical interconnects; Work cross-functionally with design, packaging, platform, and NPI teams to ensure successful adoption of photonic solutions; Engage with internal and external customers on technical discussions, architecture trade-offs, and specification alignment; Optimize system performance across optical, electrical, and thermal domains while balancing performance, power, cost, and manufacturability; Support Optical Engine bring-up on XPU and/or switch platforms; Conduct interoperability and system validation testing; Lead root cause analysis for performance gaps.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
