System Optic PHY Engineer
Core
Integration of PHY system optical aspects and characterization/testing of optical links to ensure performance in high-speed optical switch development.
Role type
Senior IC electrical/optical engineer (PHY system)
Builds
High-speed optical switches and connectivity solutions for data centers, HPC, and cloud computing
Domain
Networking, Optical Communication, High-Speed Electronics
Required skills
PHY system design, optical link characterization, lab testing (oscilloscopes, BER testers, spectrum analyzers), cross-disciplinary collaboration, product scalability, design documentation, analytical problem-solving, engineering intuition for physical trade-offs
Preferred skills
High-speed transceiver and PHY design, electro-optic communication, high-speed signals, analog circuits, optoelectrical lab validation
Technologies
InfiniBand, Ethernet, optical transceivers, oscilloscopes, BER testers, optical spectrum analyzers, simulation tools
Responsibilities
Integrate PHY system optical aspects, characterize and test optical links using lab equipment, collaborate with system architecture and other engineering teams, drive product scalability from prototype to production, document design specifications and test results
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
