Systems Applications Engineer - Optical
Core
Provide expert technical support and system integration for next-generation AI networking platforms, specifically focusing on 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers and 51.2T-class switches.
Role type
Senior Systems Applications Engineer (Optical)
Builds
High-speed optical interconnects and AI networking switch deployments
Domain
AI Infrastructure / High-Speed Optical Networking / Semiconductor Systems
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Optical transceiver architecture and configuration, DSP bring-up and debugging, AI switch Layer 1/Layer 2 configuration, 800G/1.6T module expertise, ASIC architecture understanding, cross-functional system integration, ecosystem partner management, industry standards participation (MSA), CPO/NPO architecture knowledge, EOC level experience, AI infrastructure scale-up/scale-out deployment support
Preferred skills
Experience at leading optical transceiver or networking systems companies, foundry interfacing experience, chip-level and EIC-level integration experience
Technologies
800G optical modules, 51.2T-class switches, 1.6T systems, DSPs, MSA standards, CPO/NPO architectures, EOC technologies
Responsibilities
Debug complex interoperability issues across switches, DSPs, and optical modules; lead customer demos, evaluations, and system bring-up; translate customer requirements into system-level solutions; collaborate with optical, ASIC, hardware, and software teams; engage with external ecosystem partners and industry standards bodies; support end-to-end bring-up from chip to system level
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with customer-facing responsibilities
