Lead Systems Application Engineer (Hardware)
Core
Lead hardware-focused system integration and validation for next-generation AI networking platforms and high-speed optical interconnects (800G/1.6T transceivers on 51.2T-class switches).
Role type
Senior IC systems application engineer (hardware)
Builds
Optical interconnects and AI networking switch architectures
Domain
AI data centers / high-speed optical networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
optical transceiver architecture, DSP tuning, high-speed link bring-up, board/system-level validation, signal integrity analysis, hardware debugging, lab equipment operation (oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs), test procedure development
Preferred skills
800G/1.6T module experience, 51.2T switch architecture knowledge, prior experience at leading optical-transceiver or networking-system companies
Technologies
800G transceivers, 1.6T architectures, 51.2T switches, oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs, protocol analyzers
Responsibilities
Lead hardware system integration and performance verification for 800G/1.6T transceivers; Debug complex interoperability issues across optical modules, DSP settings, and switch platforms; Execute board- and system-level testing to characterize link performance; Develop and maintain test procedures and characterization reports; Collaborate with optical, hardware, and software teams on module integration; Review schematics to identify signal and power integrity risks.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
