Senior Optical Transceiver Design Engineer
Applied MaterialsSanta Clara, California, United States
Posted October 30, 2025
161000 - 221000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Applied Materials is a global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world.
Job Description
Apply for the Senior Optical Transceiver Design Engineer position at Applied Materials in Santa Clara, CA. This is a full-time, assignee position that requires 5-10 years of experience in optical transceiver design, fiber optics, RF modulation, and networking systems. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and strong problem-solving skills.
Requirements
- System-level understanding of current and emerging optical transceiver architectures and standards
- Strong problem-solving skills and collaborative, proactive attitude
- Hands-on experience with PCB schematic design and layout review for optical modules
- High-speed opto-electrical system design, including DSPs, power rails, and microcontroller interfaces
- MSA and IEEE standards for optical transceivers and other interconnect standard (e.g., QSFP, OSFP, CMIS, NVlink, UCIe)
- Skilled in using lab equipment including DCA-X, BERT, real-time oscilloscopes, OSAs, and optical power meters
- Strong Python scripting skills for test automation and data analysis
- Solid understanding of SerDes tuning, including eye diagram analysis, jitter characterization, and electrical compliance
- Experience working on both the optical module side and the host/system side of high-speed links
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Bonus and stock award program
- Relocation assistance