We9re looking for a hands-on Photonics engineer to run verification and characterization of high-speed electro-optic links. You9ll spend most of your time at the bench with the EOE team, executing measurements, debugging links, and building the automation that makes characterization faster and repeatable.
Responsibilities:- Run hands-on lab characterization and debug of high-speed electrical/optical hardware
- Characterize eye diagrams, BER, jitter, equalization, and channel impairments across process/voltage/temperature
- Build and correlate electrical/optical/EO channel models against your own bench measurements
- Execute link budget validation measurements and flag gaps between model and silicon
- Support silicon bring-up and root-cause debug alongside analog, package, PCB, and SerDes teams
- Build automation and scripts (instrument control, data pipelines, analysis) to speed up characterization
- Document measurement setups, methods, and results so others can reproduce them
Qualifications:- PhD in EE, Photonics, Physics; or MS +3 years of relevant experience
- Hands-on experience characterizing and debugging high-speed serial links (56G/112G+)
- Working knowledge of SerDes equalization (CTLE/FFE/DFE) and signal integrity fundamentals (S-parameters, insertion/return loss, crosstalk)
- Strong bench skills: VNA, real-time and sampling scopes, BERTs, TDRs
- Comfortable building a setup from scratch and knowing when the measurement is lying to you
- Solid Python or MATLAB for instrument automation and data analysis
- Track record of closing out debug investigations at the bench
Preferred Qualifications:- Silicon photonics or EO link exposure (modulators, photodetectors, optical test)
- ADS, HFSS, or similar simulation tools
- COM/IBIS-AMI familiarity
- Package/PCB channel measurement or de-embedding experience
We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Salary Range: total compensation goes beyond base salary, it also includes a new hire equity grant, annual performance-based equity, and other rewards that recognize your impact and contribution.
$140,000-$170,000 USD
Benefits- Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Savings Matching Program
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Paid Family Leave
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Commuter Benefits
- Flexible, hybrid workplace model
- Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)
