Optical Engineer

Meta • Menlo Park, CA

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About The Position

The Optical Technologies Group enables optical communication hardware for Meta data center networking and AI/ML systems to support Meta’s mission of bringing the world together. We are looking for an Optical Engineer to qualify optical communications modules for Meta’s cutting-edge, global, data center network. As an Optical Engineer, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to Meta’s data center network and influence the optical networking industry and ecosystem.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Sciences and Engineering, and/or related field
• 2+ years of experience in the development and validation of optical communication components such as lasers, transmitters, receivers, and transceivers
• 2+ years of experience in high-speed optical and electrical test and measurement equipment, control, data acquisition and test automation

Nice To Haves

• Experience in high-speed optical and electrical test and test automation
• Programming skills in one or more of the following: Python, C/C++, or MATLAB
• Experience working in distributed software development environments
• Experience with system-level optical communication hardware and components
• Experience in creating or influencing product requirements documents (PRDs) and data sheets
• Experience with advanced modulation formats, direct detect and coherent systems (e.g., OOK, PAM-4, QPSK, 8-QAM, 16QAM) and concepts
• Experience with optical integration including InP PICs, Silicon-photonic PICs, PIC-IC integration, and 3D optical packaging technologies

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Meta engineers on the next generation optical communication technology with a particular focus on the testing of optical modules and subsystems for Data Center applications
• Work in a collaborative environment across Meta teams including SW, Thermal, Mechanical, and EE
• Develop test and simulation methodologies relevant for next-generation, high-speed optical technologies
• Develop automation practices and solutions for lab testing
• Lead new optical communication NPI programs, working closely with optics vendors and ODMs
• Interface with the industry and contribute to the RFI/RFP process for optical solutions
• Communicate complex optical hardware requirements to non-experts both internally and to industry-facing stakeholders

Benefits

• bonus
• equity
• benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level