Hardware Systems Architect (Optical Networking)
Core
Architect coherent optical line card solutions and define system-level interactions for next-generation coherent optical networking platforms.
Role type
Senior Hardware Systems Architect (Optical Networking)
Builds
Coherent optical line card solutions, high-speed hardware architectures, and coherent modem-based systems for service providers and cloud providers.
Domain
Telecommunications / Optical Networking / High-Speed Connectivity
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
System architecture definition, optical protection methods, high-speed signal integrity, coherent optical systems, Ethernet protocols (400/800/1600GE+), OTN, synchronization technologies (PTP, SyncE), SerDes technologies, pluggable optics, system-level modeling, hardware characterization, interoperability testing.
Preferred skills
None stated.
Technologies
400/800/1600GE+, SerDes, PTP, SyncE, OTN.
Responsibilities
Architect coherent optical line card solutions including requirements definition and functional partitioning; Define architectural requirements for optical protection methods and coherent modem-based systems; Lead evaluations of high-speed hardware architectures; Define system-level interactions across hardware, firmware, software, and management interfaces; Guide system integration activities including hardware characterization and software bring-up; Oversee end-to-end system-level validation and investigate complex technical issues; Produce technical documentation and collaborate across engineering teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC