Principal Optical Engineer (Semiconductor)

TL;DR

Principal Optical Engineer (Semiconductor): Designing and validating high-performance optical transceiver modules for data infrastructure with an accent on calibration routines, performance validation, and test automation. Focus on building robust testbeds and software infrastructure to support products from R&D to high-volume production.

Location: Santa Clara, CA. Access to technology/software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations implies US work authorization is required.

Salary: $154,240–$231,000 per annum

Company

hirify.global designs and develops semiconductor solutions that form the essential building blocks of global data infrastructure, enabling new possibilities across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Design and validate high-performance optical transceiver modules.
• Develop calibration routines for optical devices.
• Develop performance validation tests for optical transceivers.
• Build and maintain testbeds and associated software infrastructure.
• Support products from the R&D phase to high-volume production.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 10+ years, or Master’s/PhD with 5+ years of professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of Optical Communications from system to component level.
• Familiarity with Optical Module Metrics.
• Hands-on experience with coherent communication systems.
• Proficiency in Python with demonstrated experience in test automation.
• Ability to bring up and debug optical/electronic hardware.
• Eligibility to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable U.S. law is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits covering financial well-being, family support, mental/physical health, and recognition.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs and robust mental health resources.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Strict policy against using AI tools during interviews to ensure fair and authentic hiring practices.