Credo · 23 hours ago
Senior Staff Optical Validation Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expCredo is a leading provider of high-speed connectivity solutions, focused on delivering innovative products for data center applications. They are seeking a Senior Staff Optical Validation Engineer to design and verify optical components and systems, contributing to the development of high-speed products.
Big DataInformation TechnologyInfrastructureSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Conduct electrical design & measurements of optical evaluation boards and modules
Integration of optical, hardware and firmware, debugging and troubleshooting of optical modules
Create drawings, BOM and ECO to document design. Collaborate with program manager, buyer/planner, suppliers to make sure designed parts are available in timely manner for build
Design and execute engineering validation testing and design validation testing
Perform failure analysis. Work with contract manufacturer or application engineering team when needed
Work in a collaborative environment across teams including Singal Integrity, Thermal, Mechanical, and EE
Qualification
Required
B.S. (Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering) with 7+ years of relevant experience or M.S. (Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering) with 5+ years of relevant experience
Strong analog/digital circuit design skills
Strong background of circuit theory, linear system theory, feedback, ICs, and high-speed RF fundamentals
Strong laboratory measurement skills
Strong communication and presentation skill
Preferred
Experience in optical alignment and fiber coupling
Strong experience with common optical test instruments, such as power meter, optical spectrum analyzer, optical variable attenuator, multi-axial stage, etc
Good understanding in tolerance, yield, reliability and failure analysis
Experience in high-speed optical and electrical test and test automation
Programming skills in one or more of the following: Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
Experience in optical simulation with OpticStudio (Zemax)
Experience in mechanical software (Solidworks)
Benefits
Health / Dental / Vision Insurance
Time off plus paid holidays, parental leave
Employee discounts
Retirement plans, financial resources, and tax-saving programs
Mental health and wellbeing programs
And more!
Company
Credo
Credo’s mission is to advance high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver optimized performance, reliability, energy efficiency, and security for the next generation of AI-driven applications, cloud computing, and hyperscale networks.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$108MKey Investors
BlackRockWalden International
2022-01-27IPO
2020-06-06Series D· $100M
2015-08-31Series A· $8M
Leadership Team
Bill Brennan
President & CEO
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Lawrence Cheng
CTO and Co-Founder
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