Test and Validation Tech Lead

MediaTek; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 211,000 - 356,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401K

Performance bonus

Job summary

MediaTek is seeking an Optical Validation & Test Lead in San Jose, CA, to oversee the validation of optical transceivers for AI infrastructure. The role requires an MS or PhD and 5+ years in optical module validation, including test software development and automated systems. The competitive salary ranges from $211,000 to $356,000 annually, with potential bonuses and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, PTO, and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in optical module validation and testing.
• Experience supporting EVT, DVT, and reliability qualification.
• Strong background in lab automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation strategy and execution for optical engines and fiber optic transceivers.
• Develop and execute test plans for EVT, DVT, and reliability support.
• Drive root-cause debug across optics and firmware.

Skills

Optical module validation

Test software development

High-speed optical links

Automated test systems

Python programming

Education

MS or PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Optical Validation & Test Lead to lead validation of next-generation fiber optic transceivers and optical engines for AI infrastructure. This role requires deep expertise in optical module test, test software development, and high-speed optical link validation. The ideal candidate will build a scalable optical test framework used across teams, drive validation through EVT and DVT, and support the reliability team with characterization and failure analysis.

• Lead validation strategy and execution for optical engines and fiber optic transceivers used in AI systems.
• Build reusable automated optical test frameworks, software, and data analysis tools across teams.
• Develop and execute test plans for EVT, DVT, and reliability support.
• Characterize and validate key metrics including Tx/Rx performance, BER, eye quality, TDECQ, sensitivity, optical power, wavelength stability, thermal performance, and power.
• Drive root‑cause debug across optics, high-speed electrical interfaces, firmware, and test infrastructure.
• Partner with design, systems, manufacturing, and reliability teams to improve validation coverage and design‑for‑test.

Main Requirements and Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of experience.
• Extensive experience in optical module validation and test, ideally for fiber optic transceivers or optical engines.
• Strong background in automated test software development and lab automation.
• Deep knowledge of high‑speed optical links, including transceiver/module characterization in data center or AI networking applications.
• Experience supporting EVT, DVT, and reliability qualification.
• Proficiency with tools such as Python, lab instrumentation, and automated test systems.
• Salary range: $211,000 - $356,000 annually.
• Employee may be eligible for performance bonus, short and long term incentive programs. Actual total compensation will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications. In addition, MediaTek provides a variety of benefits including comprehensive health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, 401K and more.
• MediaTek is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.