Lumentum · 19 hours ago
Optical System Senior Manager
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$146K/yr - $208K/yrLumentum is a company committed to passion and customer focus. They are seeking an Optical System Senior Manager to lead the technology and product development for next-generation optical transceivers and conduct technical feasibility studies for optical module solutions.
Optical CommunicationSemiconductorTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Conduct technical feasibility studies and risk analyses for next-generation optical module solutions in both IMDD and coherent systems across various application scenarios
Lead the technology and product development for next-generation optical transceivers, including system architecture, simulation, circuit and optics design, process development, testing, and performance optimization
Collaborate closely with key component suppliers, including DSP, PIC, and EIC partners, to ensure alignment on specifications, performance targets, and integration requirements
Qualification
Required
Conduct technical feasibility studies and risk analyses for next-generation optical module solutions in both IMDD and coherent systems across various application scenarios
Lead the technology and product development for next-generation optical transceivers, including system architecture, simulation, circuit and optics design, process development, testing, and performance optimization
Collaborate closely with key component suppliers, including DSP, PIC, and EIC partners, to ensure alignment on specifications, performance targets, and integration requirements
Strong familiarity with direct-detection and coherent optical communication architectures, including optical link and network-level requirements
Deep technical knowledge of high-speed optical transceiver components such as DSPs, drivers, TIAs, and optical elements including lasers, MZMs, EMLs, and photodetectors
Ability to analyze and quantify the impact of various system impairments, including noise, crosstalk, nonlinearity, reflections, and dispersion on optical module performance
Hands-on experience in high-speed hardware development, including RF modeling, design principles, and understanding of process limitations
Leadership experience in managing cross-functional engineering teams, setting technical direction, and driving project execution to achieve development milestones
Familiar with key engineering software tools, including: MATLAB and Python for data analysis, automation, algorithm development, and simulation implementation; ADS, HFSS for RF and electromagnetic modeling; VPI for optical link simulation
Benefits
Annual bonus
Commission for certain sales roles
Equity
Health and welfare benefits
Company
Lumentum
Lumentum Operations is an optical and photonic products manufacturer.
Founded in 2015
10001+ employees
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$3.67B2025-09-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
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