Optical Firmware Engineer, Principal
Location
San Jose, CA
Level
Staff / Principal
Department
Semiconductors
Type
Salary
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-05-19
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and debug real-time firmware for optical transceivers or PIC/EIC engines.
- Implement algorithms for laser control, automatic power control, and temperature compensation.
- Integrate firmware with hardware and higher-level software.
- Develop diagnostic, calibration, and telemetry features for testing and monitoring.
- Optimize firmware for low latency, power efficiency, and high reliability.
- Collaborate with various teams to characterize and tune performance.
- Support bring-up, debugging, and qualification of silicon photonics prototypes.
Job Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field.
- 12+ years of industry experience in embedded firmware development.
- Strong knowledge of photonics concepts and high-speed communication systems.
- Proficiency in C/C++, Python, and debugging tools.
- Experience with high-speed SerDes and signal integrity is a plus.
- Familiarity with silicon photonics or pluggable optics is highly valued.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
