Senior Optical Transceiver Design Engineer

Applied Materials

Santa Clara, CA, US
Base: $161,000.00 - $221,000.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Not specified (presumed hybrid or onsite based on location)
M.s. or ph.d. in electrical engineering
5-10 years optical transceiver design experience
Pcb schematic design and layout review skills
Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Optical Transceiver Design Engineer to join their team in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on developing optical interconnect solutions for hyperscale computing and AI/ML, requiring expertise in optical transceiver design and engineering

Job Summary

  • The role involves defining and architecting optical interconnect solution modules aligned with product-level requirements for next-generation hyperscale computing and AI/ML.
  • Candidates will lead hardware design, guide layout engineers, and optimize signal integrity for 200G/lane and beyond systems.
  • Applied Materials offers a supportive work culture with competitive compensation ranging from $161,000 to $221,000, along with comprehensive benefits and stock award programs.

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Applied Materials is seeking a Senior Optical Transceiver Design Engineer to join their team in Santa Clara, CA. The role focuses on developing optical interconnect solutions for hyperscale computing and AI/ML, requiring expertise in optical transceiver design and engineering.

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

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
  • 5-10 years optical transceiver design experience
  • PCB schematic design and layout review skills
  • High-speed opto-electrical system design expertise
  • MSA and IEEE standards knowledge (QSFP, OSFP)
  • Lab equipment proficiency (DCA-X, BERT, oscilloscopes)
  • Python scripting for test automation

Nice-to-have

  • Strong problem-solving and collaborative attitude
  • Experience with DSPs and microcontroller interfaces
  • Optical module and host/system side link experience
  • SerDes tuning and eye diagram analysis skills
  • Willingness to travel 10% of the time

Key Requirements

  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering
  • 5-10 years of experience in optical transceiver design
  • Hands-on experience with PCB design and layout review
  • Proficiency with MSA and IEEE standards
  • Skilled in using lab equipment like DCA-X and BERT

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