We're looking for a hands-on Photonics engineer to run verification and characterization of high-speed electro-optic links. You'll 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)