Senior Optical Systems Validation Engineer

Credo•San Jose, CA

15h•$140,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Credo is seeking a Senior Optical Systems Validation Engineer to join our Optical Systems Applications Engineering team. In this role, you'll validate and characterize Credo's optical modules and components operating from 50 Gbps to 448 Gbps and beyond. You'll develop test procedures, analyze results, and finalize chip and module configurations that power AI and data center applications—playing a key role in shaping our high-speed optical interconnect products. Credo's mission is to transform connectivity at scale through fast, reliable, and energy-efficient system solutions. Our high-speed copper and optical interconnect products deliver industry-leading power and performance at up to 1.6T to meet the ever-expanding data infrastructure demands of AI. Our product portfolio includes ZeroFlap (ZF) Active Electrical Cables (AECs) and ZF optical transceivers, OmniConnect memory solutions, and a suite of retimers and DSPs for optical and copper Ethernet and PCIe, all leveraging the PILOT diagnostic and analytics software platform. Credo innovations enable our customers to connect the systems that connect the world.

Requirements

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience.
Strong analytical skills in optical systems.
Hands-on expertise with high-speed optical and electrical lab measurement equipment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with optical alignment and fiber coupling.
Proficiency with standard optical test instruments: power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, variable optical attenuators, and multi-axis stage positioners.
Experience with high-speed (50G–200G) optical and electrical testing, including test automation.
Programming skills in Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for data collection, analysis, and presentation.

Responsibilities

Conduct electrical and optical measurements on evaluation boards and modules.
Validate and characterize optical module performance, including advanced firmware features, on compliance boards and in servers.
Evaluate optical components (lasers, modulators, receivers, etc.) for performance, reliability, and test system feasibility.
Validate modules in hyperscaler servers (Arista, Juniper, NVIDIA, etc.) and debug firmware and hardware issues.
Develop automated test frameworks to scale validation.
Design and execute engineering and design verification tests.
Lead failure analysis with contract manufacturers, field applications engineers, and customers.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Signal Integrity, Mechanical, Firmware, Electrical, Optical, Marketing, and Operations teams.