Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT) · 10 hours ago
Senior Optical Engineer
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expFoxconn Interconnect Technology is seeking a Senior Optical Interconnect Engineer who are highly skilled Optical Backplane Connector Engineer to lead the development of next-generation optical interconnect solutions for high-performance computing and data center systems. This role combines deep technical expertise with system architecture insight, market awareness, and customer engagement.
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Hiring Manager
Shilpa Mysore Swamy
Responsibilities
Lead the development of next-generation optical interconnect solutions for high-performance computing and data center systems
Engage with key accounts, gather requirements, and present technical roadmaps
Benchmark competitors, identify market gaps, and align R&D to business opportunities
Qualification
Required
Education: MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, or related field
Preferred
Experience: 8–12+ years in optical connector/interconnect design, with demonstrated expertise in optical backplane architectures
Proven track record of delivering optical interconnect solutions from concept through production
Strong knowledge of optical physics, high-speed signal integrity, fiber management, and connector mechanical design
Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, OIF, IEC, PCIe, etc.) relevant to optical and high-speed connectors
Experience with system-level architecture trade-offs, including electrical/optical co-design, thermal modeling, and reliability analysis
Proficient in optical design and simulation software such as Zemax, Trace Pro, Ansys, and SolidWorks
Customer-facing experience: ability to engage with key accounts, gather requirements, and present technical roadmaps
Marketing awareness: capability to benchmark competitors, identify market gaps, and align R&D to business opportunities
Excellent communication and presentation skills for both technical and executive-level audiences
Benefits
Competitive compensation
World class benefits
Incentive and recognition programs
Company
Foxconn Interconnect Technology (FIT)
FIT is an innovative market leader of connectivity technologies within the data center, mobile, computing, and IoT environments.
10001+ employees
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