Optical Interconnect System Engineer

We're looking for an Optical Interconnect System Engineer to design, qualify, and deploy scalable optical connectivity for large-scale AI infrastructure. This role spans fiber-system architecture, optical-mechanical integration, validation, reliability, deployment, and serviceability. You will work with optical, mechanical, electrical, networking, manufacturing, reliability, and data-center teams to translate system needs into practical interconnect solutions. This is a hands-on role for someone who can connect design decisions with installation, qualification, troubleshooting, and long-term operational performance.

Responsibilities

Define optical interconnect architectures and requirements across hardware platforms and rack-level systems; Design high-density fiber systems for performance, density, reliability, installation, and serviceability; Lead optical-mechanical integration and cross-functional design reviews; Develop test and qualification plans for optical components, modules, switching platforms, and integrated systems; Own optical loss budgets, routing guidelines, handling requirements, and serviceability criteria; Support system bring-up, deployment, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and reliability improvement; Create reusable design guidelines, interface requirements, and qualification methods

Requirements

Experience designing and deploying large-scale optical systems, including cross-rack integration; Experience with high-density fiber architecture, routing, installation, testing, and troubleshooting; Hands-on optical-mechanical design and system-integration experience; Experience qualifying fiber assemblies and optical interconnect systems for performance and reliability; Validation experience across optical modules, switching platforms, and integrated hardware systems; Strong system-level problem solving and cross-functional communication skills; Candidates for this role may need to meet certain legal status requirements as provided in U.S. export control laws and regulations

Nice to have

Experience developing optical connectivity for large-scale compute or network systems; Experience with scalable fiber infrastructure and modular interconnect design; Knowledge of network architecture and topology; Experience developing reusable optical-interconnect standards and qualification methods