Silicon Photonics Test Engineer

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Quality Assurance • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

NVIDIA seeks a senior Silicon Photonics Test Engineer to develop cutting-edge test solutions for silicon photonics integrated circuits. Responsibilities include developing test station code (Python, LabView, etc.), collaborating with photonic device designers, performing full device characterization, and partnering with module developers for electro-optical testing. The role involves working with external vendors for seamless software integration and collaborating with hardware/software teams. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in optical systems or opto-electronics, knowledge of photonics devices, and experience with test programming and database/data analysis tools. This position contributes to the development of the next-generation photonics program for data center and high-performance computing markets.
Must have:
  • MS/higher degree in EE, Physics, or Material Science
  • 5+ years experience in optical systems/opto-electronics
  • Proficient in test programming (Python, LabView)
  • Knowledge of photonics devices & optical systems
  • Experience with optical component characterization
Good to have:
  • Experience with database (SQL) and data analysis tools
  • Familiarity with wafer probers and/or optical module testing

Job Details

We are part of the global engineering team at NVIDIA that designs state-of-the-art GPUs for all applications, such as supercomputers, gaming consoles, and self-driving cars. Come join us in our mission to Engineer the next generation of best-in-class products. Our team's focus is on the architecture and design of CMOS and Silicon-Photonics high-speed chip interfaces (NVLink, IEEE, PCIE, USB, OIF) and other complex photonic functions.

We are seeking a senior level, self-driven professional with proven expertise to develop leading-edge test solutions for silicon photonics (SiPh) integrated circuit designs in the growing data center and high-performance computing markets. You will have the opportunity to work on developing high-speed active and passive photonics components, and contribute to the development of the next-generation photonics program.

What You Will Be Doing:

  • Develop codes for Silicon Photonic test stations and automation.

  • Collaborate with photonic device designers.

  • Work with other test engineering and design validation teams to perform full test and device characterization of silicon photonic devices.

  • Partner with module developers and design teams to do electro-optical testing of the modules.

  • Collaborate with external instrument vendors to ensure seamless software and control integration.

  • Work closely with hardware and software teams on functionality, interfaces, and documentation.

What We Need To See:

  • MS or higher degree with a preference in EE, Physics, or material science.

  • 5+ overall years of working experience in a related field on optical systems or opto-electronics devices.

  • Knowledge of optical systems, modules, components, and photonics devices (lasers, detectors, modulators, transceivers, DWDM system.)

  • Experience in test programing (Python, LabView, .net, etc.) with various instruments for semiconductor device testing, wafer probers and/or optical module testing. Familiar with optical component characterization techniques and optical test equipment is a plus.

  • Experience of database (SQL) and data analysis tool (JMP, R, Python, etc.)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Since its founding in 1993, NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been a pioneer in accelerated computing. The company’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined computer graphics, ignited the era of modern AI and is fueling the creation of the metaverse. NVIDIA is now a full-stack computing company with data-center-scale offerings that are reshaping industry.


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