Senior Optical Test Engineer
2 weeks ago
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OverviewAcceler8 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.
- 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.)
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Industries: Semiconductor Manufacturing, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Telecommunications
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