Senior Optical Transceiver Design Engineer

Applied Materials Inc

Santa Clara, CA, US
Base: $161,000.00 - $221,000.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Not specified (considering the role may require in-person collaboration, assume "hybrid").
200g/lane optical interconnect architecture
Pcb schematic design and layout review
Signal integrity optimization for high-speed serdes
Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Optical Transceiver Design Engineer to develop optical interconnect solutions for advanced computing and AI/ML applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical transceiver design, PCB layout, and high-speed system integration

Job Summary

  • Applied Materials is developing optical interconnect solutions for next-generation hyperscale computing and AI/ML applications.
  • The role involves defining and architecting optical interconnect solution modules aligned with product-level requirements up to 200G/lane and beyond.
  • Candidates will benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages learning, professional growth, and innovation within a global leader in materials engineering.

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Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Optical Transceiver Design Engineer to develop optical interconnect solutions for advanced computing and AI/ML applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in optical transceiver design, PCB layout, and high-speed system integration.

Salary

Base: $161,000.00 - $221,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus and stock award program; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellbeing programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 200G/lane optical interconnect architecture
  • PCB schematic design and layout review
  • Signal integrity optimization for high-speed SerDes
  • Power delivery network (PDN) development
  • Python scripting for test automation

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative international team experience
  • Proactive problem-solving attitude
  • Root-cause analysis during production ramp
  • Experience with MSA and IEEE standards

Key Requirements

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
  • 5-10 years of experience in optical transceiver design
  • Hands-on PCB design and layout experience
  • Strong Python scripting skills for data analysis

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