Lead System Application Engineer

Lumilens

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+
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Competitive salary
Equity compensation
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible time off policy
Impact on groundbreaking technology
Collaborative team environment
Rapid career growth

Job summary

A technology firm in San Jose is seeking a System Application Engineer. This role involves supporting customers with advanced AI networking switch configurations and optical transceivers. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and hands-on experience with DSP and networking. The position offers competitive salary, health insurance, and opportunities for career growth. Join a dynamic team that is making a significant impact in the tech industry.

Qualifications

  • Deep understanding of optical transceivers on switches.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with optical transceiver configuration and debugging.
  • Strong familiarity with AI networking switch architecture and configurations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert support for 51.2T and beyond switch configurations.
  • Serve as the technical support manager for customers.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to networking switches.

Skills

Expert support for switch configurations
Problem-solving skills
Customer-facing skills
Experience with AI networking switch architecture
Understanding of optical transceivers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

DSP
AI networking switches

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Application Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with AI networking switch architecture and configurations, along with a deep understanding of optical transceivers on switches. This role involves supporting customers with 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers on 51.2T and beyond switches.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide expert support for 51.2T and beyond switch configurations, with a focus on 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers.
  • Serve as the technical support manager, supporting customers to understand their technical requirements and provide tailored solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI networking switches and optical transceivers.
  • Conduct customer demos and provide hands‑on support for switch configurations.
  • Collaborate with multifunctional teams including optical, software, hardware, mechanical, and thermal.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in AI networking and optical transceivers.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Deep understanding of optical transceivers on switches.
  • Extensive hands‑on experience with DSP, optical transceiver configuration and debugging.
  • Strong familiarity with AI networking switch architecture and configurations.
  • Experience working with 800G transceivers and 51.2T switches is a plus.
  • Preferably has working experience with leading optical transceiver companies.
  • Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong customer‑facing and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary and significant equity compensation in a rapidly growing, well‑funded startup.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible time off policy.
  • Direct impact on groundbreaking technology shaping the future of AI and data centers.
  • Opportunity to work with a highly experienced and collaborative team.
  • Dynamic and innovative work environment.
  • Opportunity for rapid career growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Industries

Data Infrastructure and Analytics, Computer Hardware Manufacturing, and Telecommunications

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