Hardware Engineer
Core
Design and manufacture optical transceiver modules and evaluation boards for high-speed data transmission products.
Role type
Senior IC hardware engineer (optical transceiver)
Builds
Optical transceiver modules (800G/1.6T), evaluation boards, and silicon products for digital connectivity.
Domain
Semiconductor hardware / Optical communications / High-speed digital design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Schematic capture, PCB design (high-density, high-speed), Cadence tools, Power Integrity (PI) and Signal Integrity (SI) analysis, Component selection (DSP, TIA, Driver, ADC/DAC, uControllers), Optical MSA standards (800G DR8, LPO, LRO), High-speed signaling (NRZ, PAM4), BOM management, Design verification testing.
Preferred skills
High-volume PCB fab selection, PI/SI simulation, Module architecture knowledge, Micro-controller protocols (SPI, I2C, MDIO, CMIS), High-speed performance characterization (AWG, VNA/LCA), Layout direction.
Technologies
Cadence, AWG, VNA/LCA, 100Gbps/200Gbps DSP, TIA, uControllers, DACs, ADCs, Voltage regulators
Responsibilities
Support hardware design of optical transceivers and evaluation boards; Own PCBA design from concept to EVT/DVT; Lead design reviews and risk mitigation; Interface with mechanical, optical, photonics, firmware, and test engineers; Coordinate with suppliers for part availability; Troubleshoot and optimize sub-system performance.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC