Sr. Staff/Staff Engineer, Optical Validation & Test
Core
Lead validation execution for fiber optic transceivers and optical engines used in AI and data center systems.
Role type
Sr. Staff/Staff Engineer, Optical Validation & Test
Builds
Reusable optical test frameworks, automation software, and data analysis tools
Domain
Optical engineering, AI hardware, Data center systems
Required skills
Optical validation, Test automation, Root-cause analysis, Failure analysis, High-speed electrical interface testing, Data analysis, EVT/DVT planning, Thermal stability testing
Preferred skills
Design-for-test optimization, Cross-functional technical leadership
Technologies
Optical engines, Fiber optic transceivers, Automation software, Test infrastructure
Responsibilities
Lead validation execution for fiber optic transceivers and optical engines; Build and scale reusable optical test frameworks and automation software; Define and execute EVT and DVT plans including characterization and debug; Support reliability team with stress characterization and failure analysis; Validate key optical and link metrics such as Tx/Rx performance and BER; Drive root-cause analysis across optics and firmware; Improve design-for-test and validation efficiency; Provide technical leadership and mentorship.
Seniority
Sr. Staff/Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship
