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Principal Field Application Engineer - Optical Connectivity

USA - San Jose, CA💼 Full-time💰 $180,000–$180,000🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-26

Core

Principal Field Application Engineer driving design wins and leading co-development for high-speed optical and copper interconnect solutions in AI data centers.

Role type

Principal Field Application Engineer (Optical Connectivity)

Builds

High-speed analog ICs for optical and copper interconnect (drivers, TIAs, redrivers) for AI networks

Domain

Data Center Infrastructure / High-Speed Optical Connectivity

Deliverable

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

Required skills

Signal integrity (high-speed principles, modulation, channel modeling, equalization), Optical transceiver architecture, High-speed PCB design, High-speed test equipment, IEEE 802.3 and OIF standards, Hyperscaler data center architectures

Preferred skills

LPO, LRO, and CPO architectures, High-speed laser/modulator drivers, TIAs, redrivers, and/or DSPs, Industry standards bodies participation (IEEE 802.3, OIF)

Technologies

Network analyzers, BER testers, oscilloscopes

Responsibilities

Drive design wins for high-speed drivers and TIAs, Lead co-development initiatives for next-generation technologies (1.6T, 3.2T+), Provide pre-sales and post-sales customer support, Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues, Influence product management and R&D priorities based on customer insights

Seniority

Principal, strategic advisor & hands-on IC

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