Position: Sr. Engineer, Co-packaged Optics (CPO) Validation
Location: San Jose, CA
Job Id: 431
# of Openings: 0
Sr. Engineer, Systems and Hardware Validation
Location: San Jose (on-site)
Ayar Labs is pushing the boundaries of optical interconnect technology with our revolutionary multi-wavelength sources and CMOS chiplets.
We are seeking an experienced Validation Engineer to lead validation efforts ensuring our products meet and exceed component and system-level requirements. This role will drive the transition of our technology from initial release to customer deployment, guaranteeing a seamless and high-performance experience.
If you are a validation expert passionate about solving complex challenges with a deep understanding of laser, photonics, CMOS, and system concepts, this is your opportunity to impact the future of interconnect technology.
Essential Functions:
- Lead Validation Strategy: Define and implement validation methodologies, develop test plans, success criteria, and select appropriate test equipment.
- Drive Product Bring-up: Collaborate with Design Engineering to bring up silicon photonic and laser products, troubleshooting issues.
- Validate Performance: Conduct design validation through electrical and optical characterization of chips and systems.
- Continuous Improvement: Work with teams to identify and implement product improvements via ATE, bench characterization, etc.
- Documentation: Author and maintain validation reports and documentation.
- Critical Decisions: Make decisions on design trade-offs and specifications for readiness for deployment.
- Develop Test Software: Create and maintain scripts and hardware for validation.
- Ensure Timely Delivery: Manage schedules and validation execution to meet timelines and quality standards.
Basic Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- 2+ years in semiconductor lasers, photonics, system test, validation
- Experience with component/system test equipment (BERT, DCA, OSA) and signal metrics (TDECQ, SRS, URS)
- Programming experience (Python) for automation and data analysis
- Knowledge of communication protocols (Ethernet, PCIe)
- Ability to analyze complex technical problems
- Understanding of data analysis and statistical methods
- Experience with SoC validation, bring-up, debugging, optimization
- Knowledge of high-speed SerDes and optical transceiver packaging
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D.
- Proficiency in test equipment and metrics
- Advanced programming skills
- Experience with high-speed SerDes characterization
Salary range: $150,000 - $192,000
Note to Recruiters: Principals only. No resumes from recruiters without signed agreement. Do not send candidates or contact managers.
About Ayar Labs:
We aim to revolutionize computing by moving data with light, enabling breakthroughs in AI, HPC, cloud, and telecoms. Our silicon photonics-based I/O solutions replace traditional electrical I/O, offering significant improvements in latency, bandwidth, and power.
Join our innovative team to collaborate with industry leaders and contribute to paradigm-shifting work in photonics and electronics.
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Ayar Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage veterans to apply.
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