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Ayar Labs

Sr. Engineer, Co-packaged Optics (CPO) Validation

Ayar Labs, San Jose

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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:

  1. Lead Validation Strategy: Define and implement validation methodologies, develop test plans, success criteria, and select appropriate test equipment.
  2. Drive Product Bring-up: Collaborate with Design Engineering to bring up silicon photonic and laser products, troubleshooting issues.
  3. Validate Performance: Conduct design validation through electrical and optical characterization of chips and systems.
  4. Continuous Improvement: Work with teams to identify and implement product improvements via ATE, bench characterization, etc.
  5. Documentation: Author and maintain validation reports and documentation.
  6. Critical Decisions: Make decisions on design trade-offs and specifications for readiness for deployment.
  7. Develop Test Software: Create and maintain scripts and hardware for validation.
  8. 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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