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Principal Field Application Engineer – SIP for Data Center

GBR - Bristol💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-26 → 2026-09-26

Core

Secure design wins and lead co-development for high-speed analog ICs (optical/copper) in AI data center networks, serving as a trusted technical advisor to Tier 1 hyperscalers.

Role type

Principal Field Application Engineer (Strategic IC Sales & Co-Development)

Builds

High-speed optical and copper interconnect solutions for AI data centers, PON, and mobile transport

Domain

Semiconductor / Optical Communications / Data Center Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Signal integrity (high-speed principles, modulation, equalization), Optical transceiver architecture, High-speed PCB design, Test equipment proficiency (network analyzers, BER testers), IEEE/OIF standards knowledge, Customer co-development leadership, Strategic technical advisory

Preferred skills

Laser/modulator driver expertise, Industry standards body participation, Hyperscaler customer relationships

Technologies

800G/1.6T/3.2T interconnect, LPO/LRO/NPO/CPO architectures, High-speed analog/mixed-signal ICs, DSPs

Responsibilities

Drive design wins for high-speed drivers and TIAs, Lead next-gen technology co-development with customer engineering teams, Provide pre/post-sales support for PON and Mobile Transport accounts, Troubleshoot complex technical issues and guide hardware design, Influence product roadmaps based on customer insights, Create application notes and design guides

Seniority

Principal, strategic advisor & hands-on IC expert

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