NVIDIA
data center and high-performance computing
SeniorSiliconPhotonicsTestEngineer
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“Senior Silicon Photonics Test Engineer at NVIDIA. Skills: Silicon Photonics test, high speed optical test, test programing, mixed-signal designs. perform full test and device characterization of silicon photonic devices. develop high speed optical test”
Industry & Context.
analyzing; debugging complex mixed-signal designs
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a similar discipline with 5+ overall years of working experience in a related field, master in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a similar discipline with 8+ overall years of working experience in a related field on optical systems or opto-electronics devices, Extensive experience in microwave and high speed optical system testing, Knowledge of optical systems, modules, components, and photonics devices (lasers, detectors, modulators, transceivers, DWDM system.), Experience in test programing (Python, LabView,. net, etc. ) with various instruments for semiconductor device testing, wafer probers and/or optical module testing, 5+ years of experience measuring, analyzing, and debugging complex mixed-signal designs
What You'll Do.
perform full test and device characterization of silicon photonic devices
develop high speed optical test
Develop codes for Silicon Photonic test stations and automation
do electro-optical testing of the modules
ensure seamless software and control integration
work on functionality
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with photonic device designers, other test engineering and design validation teams; Partner with module developers and design teams; Collaborate with external instrument vendors; Work closely with hardware and software teams; work as a good teammate
Communication Scope
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Full Job Description
We are part of the global engineering team at NVIDIA that designs state-of-the-art GPUs for all applications, such as supercomputers, gaming consoles, and self-driving cars. Come join us in our mission to Engineer the next generation of best-in-class products. Our team's focus is on the architecture and design of CMOS and Silicon-Photonics high-speed chip interfaces (NVLink, IEEE, PCIE, USB, OIF) and other complex photonic functions. We are seeking a senior level, self-driven professional with proven expertise to develop leading-edge test solutions for silicon photonics (SiPh) integrated circuit designs in the growing data center and high-performance computing markets. You will have the opportunity to work on developing high-speed active and passive photonic components and contribute to the development of the next-generation photonics program. **What You Will Be Doing:** * Work with photonic device designers, other test engineering and design validation teams to perform full test and device characterization of silicon photonic devices. * Lead hardware engineering to conduct and develop high speed optical test. * Develop codes for Silicon Photonic test stations and automation. * Partner with module developers and design teams to do electro-optical testing of the modules. * Collaborate with external instrument vendors to ensure seamless software and control integration. * Work closely with hardware and software teams on functionality, interfaces, and documentation. **What We Need To See:** * PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a similar discipline with 5+ overall years of working experience in a related field. Or master in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a similar discipline with 8+ overall years of working experience in a related field on optical systems or opto-electronics devices. * Extensive experience in microwave and high speed optical system testing. * Knowledge of optical systems, modules, components, and photonics devices (lasers, detectors, modula
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