Lumentum · 3 months ago
Data Center / Transceiver Integration, Principal Engineer
USA - CA - San Jose (Ridder)
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$131K/yr - $187K/yr
7+ years expLumentum is a company committed to passion and customer focus, seeking a Data Center / Transceiver Integration, Principal Engineer with expertise in optical transceivers and data center architectures. This role involves serving as a key technical interface between engineering teams and customers, supporting the design, validation, and integration of transceiver products into large-scale data center environments.
Optical CommunicationSemiconductorTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Deep understanding of SONiC: Proficiency in the Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) operating system, encompassing its architecture, components, and functionalities
Transceiver Expertise: Experience with transceiver technologies, including their operation, configuration, and troubleshooting in network switch environments
L2/L3 Networking Knowledge: Strong foundation in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols and concepts, such as Ethernet switching, VLANs, STP, BGP, OSPF, and VXLAN
Hardware-Software Integration: Experience integrating SONiC with switch hardware platforms (ASICs, BMC), including developing and maintaining platform adaptation layers and drivers
Programming Languages: Proficiency in C, C++, and Python for software development, debugging, and scripting
Testing & Validation: Familiarity with network validation tools and frameworks like PTF (Packet Test Framework) and SPyTest
Linux Expertise: Strong familiarity with Linux internals, including working with Docker containers for deployment and management
Champion and institutionalize new product development program management best practices, lessons learned tools, and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, hybrid models) to improve execution discipline and organizational learning
Identify, track, and resolve technical dependencies and constraints in collaboration with technical engineering leaders, ensuring the integrity and feasibility of the new product development program schedule
Familiar with the commercial ethernet switch from Nvidia, Arista…and transceiver operation in switch
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 7 years, or PhD with 5 years of experience related to the data center switch platforms or other data center transceiver applications
Strong experience with SONiC and proficiency in Python, C/C++ are a must
Strong problem-solving skill is required and rich experience in working with industry partners, and customers to ensure transceiver operation in data center successfully
Experience with embedded systems involving transceivers or optics is essential
Excellent communication and customer engagement skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and programmatic information to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Familiarity with data center architectures and system-level integration
Benefits
Annual bonus
Commission for certain sales roles
Equity
Health and welfare benefits
Company
Lumentum
Lumentum Operations is an optical and photonic products manufacturer.
10001+ employees
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