Principal Systems Engineer -Optical Transceivers
Core
Lead the development of next-generation optical transceivers for hyperscale data center and AI networking applications, defining system architecture and technical direction.
Role type
Principal Systems Engineer (Optical Transceivers)
Builds
Next-generation optical interconnect solutions for AI clusters and hyperscale data centers
Domain
Optical communications, data center networking, silicon photonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Optical communication systems, Silicon photonics, High-speed SerDes architectures, DSP-based communication systems, FEC and coding techniques, Optical standards and interoperability, System-level problem-solving, Architecture leadership
Preferred skills
MS or PhD in Electrical/Optical Engineering/Physics, 1.6T PAM4 optical modules, Co-packaged optics (CPO), Linear Receive Optics (LRO), Linear Pluggable Optics (LPO), Silicon photonics integration, Advanced packaging technologies, Python for test and verification
Technologies
Optical engines, DSPs, Laser technologies, High-speed SerDes, Python
Responsibilities
Define system requirements and product architecture for next-generation optical transceivers, Develop transceiver specifications and link budgets, Lead architecture decisions involving optical engines and DSPs, Evaluate modulation schemes and optical interconnect architectures, Mentor engineers across systems, optics, hardware, and firmware, Drive design reviews and resolve complex cross-functional technical issues, Represent the company in customer engagements and industry technical discussions
Seniority
Principal, technical leadership & mentorship