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Optical Engineer

4 months ago

Menlo Park, United States META Full time

The Optical Technologies Group enables optical communication hardware for Meta data center networking and AI/ML systems to support Meta's mission of bringing the world together. We are looking for an Optical Engineer to qualify optical communications modules for Meta's cutting-edge, global, data center network. As an Optical Engineer, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to Meta's data center network and influence the optical networking industry and ecosystem.

Optical Engineer Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Meta engineers on the next generation optical communication technology with a particular focus on the testing of optical modules and subsystems for Data Center applications.
  • Work in a collaborative environment across Meta teams including SW, Thermal, Mechanical, and EE.
  • Develop test and simulation methodologies relevant for next-generation, high-speed optical technologies.
  • Develop automation practices and solutions for lab testing.
  • Lead new optical communication NPI programs, working closely with optics vendors and ODMs.
  • Interface with the industry and contribute to the RFI/RFP process for optical solutions.
  • Communicate complex optical hardware requirements to non-experts both internally and to industry-facing stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Sciences and Engineering, and/or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in the development and validation of optical communication components such as lasers, transmitters, receivers, and transceivers.
  • 5+ years of experience in high-speed optical and electrical test and measurement equipment, control, data acquisition and test automation.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in high-speed optical and electrical test and test automation.
  • Programming skills in one or more of the following: Python, C/C++, or MATLAB.
  • Experience working in distributed software development environments.
  • Experience with system-level optical communication hardware and components.
  • Experience in creating or influencing product requirements documents (PRDs) and data sheets.
  • Experience with advanced modulation formats, direct detect and coherent systems (e.g., OOK, PAM-4, QPSK, 8-QAM, 16QAM) and concepts.
  • Experience with optical integration including InP PICs, Silicon-photonic PICs, PIC-IC integration, and 3D optical packaging technologies.


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