Senior CPO System Hardware Engineer
Core
Lead system architecture and design for CPO (Co Package Optic) switches enabling optimized end-to-end GPU connectivity in NVIDIA next-generation data centers.
Role type
Senior System Hardware Engineer (Optical Switching)
Builds
High-volume manufacturing data center networking switches with accelerated performance
Domain
Semiconductor / Data Center Networking / Optical Interconnects
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
System architecture design, electro-optic-mech concept definition, schematic design, component selection, PCB layout, DFM/T analysis, RTL implementation (CPLD/FPGA), lab testing, electrical/optical integration, problem solving
Preferred skills
Data-center switch product design, high-volume manufacturing validation, optic system design and debugging
Technologies
CPO, FPGA, CPLD, PCB design tools, optical testing equipment
Responsibilities
Define HW requirements and architecture, lead board partition and electro-optic-mech concepts, review schematics and layouts, integrate with board design/mechanics/thermal/software teams, perform hands-on lab testing for electrical and optical validation, accompany production and qualification processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC