Credo · 14 hours ago
Optical Systems Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
5+ years expCredo is a company focused on transforming connectivity at scale through innovative system solutions. They are seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to validate and optimize next-generation optical modules and components, ensuring performance and reliability for AI, cloud, and data-center applications.
Big DataInformation TechnologyInfrastructureSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Perform electrical and optical measurements on optical evaluation boards and modules
Design and analyze optical and high‑speed electrical hardware, including schematics for optical test stations
Evaluate optical components such as lasers, modulators, and receivers for performance, reliability, and suitability in reference designs and test systems
Develop and execute test plans for engineering validation and design verification
Conduct failure analysis and collaborate with contract manufacturers or field applications teams as needed
Work closely with cross‑functional partners across signal integrity, thermal, mechanical, firmware, electrical engineering, technology, marketing, and operations
Qualification
Required
B.S. in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of relevant experience, or M.S. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience
Strong analog, digital, RF, and optical circuit analysis skills
Solid understanding of circuit theory, linear systems, feedback, IC fundamentals, high‑speed RF concepts, and link‑budget analysis
Hands‑on experience with high‑speed optical and electrical test equipment (e.g., VNAs, DCAs, spectrum analyzers, power meters, OSAs)
Experience with high‑speed optical/electrical testing and basic test automation
Programming skills in Python, C/C++, MATLAB, or LabVIEW for data collection, analysis, and visualization
Strong communication and presentation skills for cross‑functional collaboration
Preferred
Experience with optical alignment and fiber‑coupling techniques
Familiarity with optical test instruments such as variable attenuators, multi‑axis positioners, and advanced optical diagnostics
Understanding of tolerances, yield, reliability, and failure‑analysis methodologies
Experience with signal‑integrity analysis for high‑speed PCBs (e.g., Keysight ADS)
Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools for optoelectronic assemblies (e.g., Ansys HFSS)
Familiarity with mechanical CAD tools such as AutoCAD or similar
Experience designing or reviewing high‑speed PCB layouts
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Equity
Full range of medical and other benefits
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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