Optical System Engineer

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • System Design

Job Summary

Job Description

As an Optical Systems Engineer, you will contribute to the development of PAM DSP products supporting high-speed interconnects. You will be responsible for defining architecture requirements, creating and enhancing design methodologies, and developing end-to-end optical system models. The role involves performing simulations, analyzing results, and preparing presentations for internal and external stakeholders. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop optical connectivity solutions.
Must have:
  • Experience with optical communication systems modeling.
  • Proficiency in Matlab, Python, or similar languages.
  • Strong understanding of optical link impairments.
  • Ability to work in a cross-functional team.
  • Master's or PhD with 2+ years of experience.
Good to have:
  • Background in photonics is a plus.
Perks:
  • Comprehensive health plan.
  • Health Spending Account (HSA).
  • Wellness Spending Account (WSA).
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid Vacation.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Parental Leave Top-Up Program.

Job Details

The Opportunity


We're looking for the Wavemakers of tomorrow.

Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data-demanding industries today, including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission-critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and our proven track record. Together, we enable the next generation of digital technology.

Senior/Staff/Principal Optical Systems Engineer, CTO Office

As a member of Alphawave Semi’s CTO Office team, you will help enable the next generation of datacenter interconnects by driving the development of PAM DSP products supporting 800Gbps, 1.6Tbps and beyond interconnects. You will help define the architecture requirement specifications for our products. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in system-level modeling and analysis of 100+Gbps/lane optical links using Matlab, Python and/or other programming languages. They'll also be able to correlate lab measurements with a system model and improve link performance in the lab. You'll work on solutions that scale with our customers' emerging demands for AI and infrastructure computing and networking. Together with other members of our CTO office, central R&D, and connectivity product group, you'll develop complete optical connectivity solutions, including designs in the world's most advanced CMOS technology nodes.

What You'll Do:

  • Create and enhance design methodologies and flows for architecture definition of PAM DSP optical products and derive design requirements
  • Develop end-to-end optical system models including optical components
  • Perform numerical and analytical simulation for IMDD optical links
  • Perform model correlation to lab and circuit simulation results
  • Derive specifications for components, circuits, and signal processing features in future products
  • Prepare and present analysis internally to marketing and engineering teams and externally to partners, customers

What You'll Need

  • Master's or PhD degree with minimum of 2 years' relevant experience
  • Experience with and a strong mathematical understanding of the analytical and numerical modelling of system-level optical communication systems and components at 100+Gbps
  • Programming experience in Matlab, Python, and/or other programming languages
  • Solid understanding of different impairments in an optical link
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team spanning from marketing to engineering
  • Background in photonics is a plus

We have a flexible work environment to support and help employees thrive in personal and professional capacities.

You'll also be eligible for competitive benefits described as per below:

Health & Wellness

Our programs emphasize knowledge and prevention, helping you stay proactive and prepared to manage your health at every stage.

  • Comprehensive health plan
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Wellness Spending Account (WSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off

We value the importance of rest and recharge, which is why we offer flexible time off options to support your well-being.

  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave Top-Up Program

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Alphawave Semi is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all applicants regardless of age, gender, race, disability, or other protected characteristics. We value diversity and provide accommodations during the recruitment process.

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Alphawave Semi enables tomorrow’s future by accelerating the critical data communication at the heart of our digital world – from seamless video streaming to AI to the metaverse and much more. Our technology powers product innovation in the most data demanding industries today including data centers, networking, storage, artificial intelligence, 5G wireless infrastructure, and autonomous vehicles. Customers partner with us for mission critical data communication, our innovative technologies, and proven track record.

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