Staff Hardware Engineer, Optics
About The Position
The Cloud Platform Optics team builds highly integrated component platforms with high-speed Silicon photonics, transmit and receive amplifiers, controller ASIC’s with Marvell DSP’s. These components are made operational with a highly functional embedded firmware. The team is responsible for design, verification, and validation of these integrated high speed optical components. The team performs system level testing under various operating conditions, and validates the performance of the hardware, firmware and control loops. An engineer in this team will be involved in a full product lifecycle and will carry new products from inception all the way to NPI. We are seeking a motivated and talented Electrical Hardware Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of electrical hardware design and development, with a keen interest in developing platform solutions for the AI market. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields and 3-5 years of related professional experience or Master’s degree and/or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 2-3 years of experience or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a formal degree
- Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and practices
- Familiarity with CAD tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Allegro, OrCAD)
- Proficiency in using lab equipment, with a good understanding of electrical measurement and testing methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity in using firmware for board level communication and scripting
- Basic knowledge of power management, high-speed signal and power integrity
- Familiarity with industry standards and protocols related to DCI technology
- Understanding of thermal management and EMI/EMC considerations in hardware design
Responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and testing of electrical hardware for optical modules and other AI platforms
- Collaborate with senior engineers to define hardware requirements and specifications
- Perform hands-on testing and debugging of hardware components using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies and signal analyzer
- Participate in hardware validation and verification, including debugging and troubleshooting
- Help develop and maintain detailed design documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs
- Work closely with manufacturing teams to support the production and assembly of hardware components
Benefits
- employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back
- family support programs
- robust mental health resources
- recognition and service awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
