Lead AI Networking & Optical Systems Engineer - Equity

Lumilens

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 210,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with significant equity compensation
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible time off policy
Dynamic and innovative work environment
Opportunity for rapid career growth

Job summary

A leading photonics startup in San Jose is seeking a highly skilled System Application Engineer to support AI networking switch configurations and optical transceivers. You will troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, conduct customer demos, and collaborate with multifunctional teams. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience with DSP. This role offers a competitive salary, equity compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for rapid career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

  • Extensive hands-on experience with DSP, optical transceiver configuration and debugging.
  • Deep understanding of optical transceivers on switches.
  • Experience working with 800G transceivers and 51.2T switches is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert support for switch configurations.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI networking switches.
  • Conduct customer demos and provide hands-on support.

Skills

AI networking switch architecture
Optical transceivers
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Customer-facing skills

Education

Bachelor or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DSP

Job description

A leading photonics startup in San Jose is seeking a highly skilled System Application Engineer to support AI networking switch configurations and optical transceivers. You will troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, conduct customer demos, and collaborate with multifunctional teams. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience with DSP. This role offers a competitive salary, equity compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for rapid career growth in a dynamic environment.
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