Applied Materials
Senior Optical Transceiver Design Engineer
Applied Materials, Santa Clara, California, us, 95053
Senior Optical Transceiver Design Engineer
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Senior Optical Transceiver Design Engineer
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Applied Materials . At Applied Materials’ CTO office, we are developing optical interconnect solutions for the next generation hyperscale computing and AI/ML. You will be working with a highly capable international team to develop platform level solutions for optical interconnect, including Co-Packaged Optics (CPO). Responsibilities
Define and architect optical interconnect solution modules (200G/lane and beyond) aligned with product-level requirements. Lead hardware design of optical interconnect solutions and customer-related demos to validate platform solutions, including PCB design, schematic capture, and component selection. Guide layout engineers to complete PCB layout that meets mechanical, signal integrity, thermal, and manufacturing constraints. Define and optimize signal integrity (SI) for 200G/lane and beyond, covering high-speed SerDes, channel modeling, and link margin analysis. Develop robust power delivery network (PDN) solutions for high-density, high-speed optical/electrical systems. Collaborate with optical, packaging, thermal, and system engineers to co-design solutions that balance performance, power, and cost. Lead technical validation, bring‑up, and performance optimization of CPO modules. Support design validation, qualification, and root‑cause analysis during development and production ramp. Stay current with and implement relevant industry standards (IEEE, MSA, CMIS, etc.). Contribute to automation of transceiver performance testing using Python, C++, or LabVIEW. Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. 5–10 years of experience in optical transceiver design, fiber optics, RF modulation, and networking systems. Hands‑on experience with PCB schematic design and layout review for optical modules. High‑speed opto‑electrical system design, including DSPs, power rails, and microcontroller interfaces. Knowledge of MSA and IEEE standards for optical transceivers and other interconnect standards (e.g., QSFP, OSFP, CMIS, NVLink, UCIe). Proficiency with lab equipment such as DCA‑X, BERT, real‑time oscilloscopes, OSAs, and optical power meters. Strong Python scripting skills for test automation and data analysis. Solid understanding of SerDes tuning, including eye diagram analysis, jitter characterization, and electrical compliance. Experience working on both the optical module side and the host/system side of high‑speed links. Travel (approximately 10% of the time). Additional Information
Shift: 10‑Day 8‑Hour (United States of America). Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time. Relocation Eligible: Yes. Salary
U.S. Salary Range: $161,000.00 – $221,000.00. Benefits & EEO
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Senior Optical Transceiver Design Engineer
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Applied Materials . At Applied Materials’ CTO office, we are developing optical interconnect solutions for the next generation hyperscale computing and AI/ML. You will be working with a highly capable international team to develop platform level solutions for optical interconnect, including Co-Packaged Optics (CPO). Responsibilities
Define and architect optical interconnect solution modules (200G/lane and beyond) aligned with product-level requirements. Lead hardware design of optical interconnect solutions and customer-related demos to validate platform solutions, including PCB design, schematic capture, and component selection. Guide layout engineers to complete PCB layout that meets mechanical, signal integrity, thermal, and manufacturing constraints. Define and optimize signal integrity (SI) for 200G/lane and beyond, covering high-speed SerDes, channel modeling, and link margin analysis. Develop robust power delivery network (PDN) solutions for high-density, high-speed optical/electrical systems. Collaborate with optical, packaging, thermal, and system engineers to co-design solutions that balance performance, power, and cost. Lead technical validation, bring‑up, and performance optimization of CPO modules. Support design validation, qualification, and root‑cause analysis during development and production ramp. Stay current with and implement relevant industry standards (IEEE, MSA, CMIS, etc.). Contribute to automation of transceiver performance testing using Python, C++, or LabVIEW. Qualifications
M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering. 5–10 years of experience in optical transceiver design, fiber optics, RF modulation, and networking systems. Hands‑on experience with PCB schematic design and layout review for optical modules. High‑speed opto‑electrical system design, including DSPs, power rails, and microcontroller interfaces. Knowledge of MSA and IEEE standards for optical transceivers and other interconnect standards (e.g., QSFP, OSFP, CMIS, NVLink, UCIe). Proficiency with lab equipment such as DCA‑X, BERT, real‑time oscilloscopes, OSAs, and optical power meters. Strong Python scripting skills for test automation and data analysis. Solid understanding of SerDes tuning, including eye diagram analysis, jitter characterization, and electrical compliance. Experience working on both the optical module side and the host/system side of high‑speed links. Travel (approximately 10% of the time). Additional Information
Shift: 10‑Day 8‑Hour (United States of America). Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time. Relocation Eligible: Yes. Salary
U.S. Salary Range: $161,000.00 – $221,000.00. Benefits & EEO
Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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