Senior Optical Test Engineer
4 weeks ago
Senior Optical Test Engineer - Optical Transceivers This range is provided by Acceler8 Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Overview Acceler8 Talent is partnering with a well-funded, VC-backed AI/networking hardware startup in the SF Bay area. The company co-develops customized networking hardware, optics, and software solutions for large-scale AI workloads in data centers, operating under a Joint Development Model (JDM). With over $110M in funding and rapid expansion underway, they are hiring a Senior Optical Test Engineer to lead qualification, validation, and system-level testing of high-speed optical modules (e.g., 400G, 800G, 1.6T) used in datacenter and AI networking environments. Responsibilities Lab Bring-Up and Test Automation: Setup and maintain test environments using BERTs, power meters, oscilloscopes, and traffic generators. Automate workflows using Python. Optical Module Qualification: Test and characterize transceivers across temperature, voltage, and traffic conditions to ensure performance and compliance. System-Level Validation: Validate module performance in switch ASIC systems and AI networking setups. Capture metrics like BER, power consumption, thermal stability, and link reliability under stress. Debug and Analysis: Troubleshoot performance issues such as signal integrity degradation, module misbehavior, or unexpected power/thermal behavior. Collaborate with cross-functional teams for root-cause analysis. Qualifications B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field 5+ years of experience testing optical modules or electrical/optical systems Hands-on experience in high-speed optical transmission testing, including fiber links, and state-of-the-art test equipment: BERT, oscilloscope, DCA, power meters, OSA, thermal chambers Strong Python scripting skills for lab automation and programming languages for data collection and analysis Familiarity with CMIS, MDIO, or I2C interfaces Understanding of high-speed protocols such as Ethernet, PCIe, or SerDes Industry experience with 400G/800G/1.6T pluggable modules (QSFP-DD, OSFP) Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, MSA or OIF standards including CMIS Experience validating hardware in datacenter or AI cluster environments Familiarity with environmental and reliability testing (temperature cycling, HTOL, etc.) Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Telecommunications Get notified about new Optical Engineer jobs in the San Francisco Bay Area. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Senior Optical Test Engineer
2 weeks ago
San Francisco, United States Acceler8 Talent Full timeSenior Optical Test Engineer - Optical TransceiversThis range is provided by Acceler8 Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.OverviewAcceler8 Talent is partnering with a well-funded, VC-backed AI/networking hardware startup in the SF Bay area. The company co-develops customized...
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Senior Optical Test Engineer
2 weeks ago
San Francisco, CA, United States Acceler8 Talent Full timeSenior Optical Test Engineer - Optical Transceivers This range is provided by Acceler8 Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Overview Acceler8 Talent is partnering with a well-funded, VC-backed AI/networking hardware startup in the SF Bay area. The company co-develops customized networking...
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Optics Test Engineer
1 week ago
San Diego, United States The Human Resource, LLC Full timeOur client is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Their Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies,...
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Engineer Sr, Optical Test
3 weeks ago
San Jose, United States Opportunities Full timeSenior Optical Test EngineerIt's fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Transform What's Possible. Start Here.At Lumentum, we believe in the...
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Senior Optical Engineer
1 week ago
San Francisco, United States Planet Labs PBC Full timeWelcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian...
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Optical Test
3 weeks ago
San Jose, United States Lumilens Inc. Full timeAbout Lumilens At Lumilens we are building the critical photonics infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a new era of computing – faster, cooler, and massively more efficient. We’re a well‑funded startup backed by Mayfield and led by veterans...
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Senior Engineer of Optical Engineering
6 days ago
San Jose, California, United States Lumentum Operations Full timelocationsUSA - CA - San Jose (1751 Fox)time typeFull timeposted onPosted Todayjob requisition id It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doingWe're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with...
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Optical Test
3 weeks ago
San Jose, CA, United States Lumilens Full timeAbout Lumilens At Lumilens we are building the critical photonics infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. We’re a well-funded startup backed by Mayfield and led by veterans who’ve built and scaled some of the most transformative technologies in the industry. At Lumilens, we’re developing high-speed photonics products purpose-built...
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Optical Network Engineer
3 weeks ago
San Francisco, United States OpenAI Full timeJoin to apply for the Optical Network Engineer role at OpenAI About The Team OpenAI’s Hardware organization develops silicon and system‑level solutions designed for the unique demands of advanced AI workloads. The team is responsible for building the next generation of AI‑native silicon while working closely with software and research partners to...
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San Jose, United States Advantest Corporation Full timeSenior Application EngineerAdvantest is a leading manufacturer of automatic test equipment (ATE) for the semiconductor industry, and a significant player in the testing of electronic components and systems. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Application Engineer to join our team, focusing on the cutting-edge field of silicon photonics.We...
