Test and Validation Tech Lead

MediaTek Research Lab Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 211,000 - 356,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan / 401K

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

MediaTek seeks an Optical Validation & Test Lead to drive validation of next‑generation fiber optic transceivers and optical engines for AI infrastructure. You will build scalable testFrameworks, lead EVT/DVT efforts, and collaborate with design, systems, manufacturing, and reliability teams.

The role emphasizes automated test software development, lab automation, and data analysis to measure Tx/Rx, BER, eye quality, and power metrics across high‑speed optical links.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in optical module validation and test for fiber optic transceivers or optical engines.
• Strong background in automated test software development and lab automation.
• Deep knowledge of high-speed optical links and transceiver/module characterization in data center or AI networking contexts.
• Experience supporting EVT, DVT, and reliability qualification.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and execute test plans for EVT, DVT, and reliability support.
• Characterize and validate Tx/Rx performance, BER, eye quality, TDECQ, sensitivity, and optical power metrics.
• Drive root-cause debug across optics, high-speed interfaces, firmware, and test infrastructure.

Skills

Optical validation

Test automation

Lab automation

High-speed optical links

EVT/DVT qualification

Education

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

Tools

Python

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.