Director of Optical Module Interoperability Testing
About The Position
MaxLinear is seeking a Director of Module Interoperability Testing to join our team. In this role, you will focus on the following: Design and set up a comprehensive optical module interoperability testing lab in SJ to characterize MXL DSP for high-speed datacenter applications Specify test equipment, switch interfaces, optical modules and methodologies to test MxL DSPs interoperating in Ethernet, Infinband, PCiE, and other datacenter protocols Work with module and hyperscale customers to understand the ongoing evolution of datacenter architectures for AI workloads, along with the evolution of interoperability testing methods Adapt MxL IoP test capabilities with latest IEEE/OIF and MSA testing methodologies Mentor test and verification team on testing methodologies and process including black-box and white-box testing, overstress testing, testing to failure, and discovery of design limits Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Marketing, Systems, SQA and Automation to design rigorous testing methods, reports, and documentation
Requirements
- Previous experience in datacenter interoperability testing required
- Solid experience leading execution of complex technical projects from concept to volume production in the data-center optics industry
- Subject matter expertise in testing optical components, optical system design and characterization, optical transceiver design
- Experience in test development, automation, and building a lab highly desirable
- Experience building and leading small teams
- Knowledge of relevant high speed networking standards such as Ethernet, Infiniband, and PCIe, and PAM-4 analog and digital signal processing, along with optical MSA specifications
- Self-motivated, effective communication skills, and ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Leadership, change management, and project management skills
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related + 13 years of experience, or MS + 11 years of experience, or Ph.D. + 8 years of experience
Responsibilities
- Design and set up a comprehensive optical module interoperability testing lab in SJ to characterize MXL DSP for high-speed datacenter applications
- Specify test equipment, switch interfaces, optical modules and methodologies to test MxL DSPs interoperating in Ethernet, Infinband, PCiE, and other datacenter protocols
- Work with module and hyperscale customers to understand the ongoing evolution of datacenter architectures for AI workloads, along with the evolution of interoperability testing methods
- Adapt MxL IoP test capabilities with latest IEEE/OIF and MSA testing methodologies
- Mentor test and verification team on testing methodologies and process including black-box and white-box testing, overstress testing, testing to failure, and discovery of design limits
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Marketing, Systems, SQA and Automation to design rigorous testing methods, reports, and documentation
Benefits
- health care benefits
- 401k savings plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
