MaxLinear · 2 hours ago
Principal Systems Engineer
Carlsbad, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $193K/yr
7+ years expMaxLinear is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will lead cross-functional debug and validation efforts for optical modules and solutions for data center applications, focusing on performance optimization and system-level troubleshooting.
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Responsibilities
Leading cross-functional debug and validation efforts for optical modules, Active Electrical Cables (AECs), and solutions for data center applications, including emerging workloads such as Generative Artificial Intelligence
System-level troubleshooting, performance optimization, and ensuring products meet internal design goals and industry standards
Lead system-level debug and validation of optical modules and AECs across design, hardware, and systems teams supporting data center and AI infrastructure
Architect and analyze optical systems, ensuring compatibility and performance across internal platforms and test environments for high-bandwidth, low-latency applications
Drive root-cause analysis and resolution of complex issues during bring-up, validation, and production phases
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and deliver robust solutions for next-generation data center deployments
Support development and validation of reference designs and test platforms for optical products used in AI and cloud-scale environments
Provide feedback to internal teams on design improvements, validation coverage, and field performance in high-performance computing and AI workloads
Qualification
Required
Extensive knowledge of optical-electrical systems, high-speed interfaces, and system integration is required
Proven experience with optical modules, AECs, or data center solutions
Deep understanding of optical system impairments and mitigation techniques (BER, OSNR, signal integrity)
Hands-on experience with system-level debug, validation, and performance tuning
Familiarity with high-speed PCB design and CAD tools
Exposure to system architecture of optical transceivers and baseband DSP systems
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Knowledge of DSP algorithms and modulation techniques
BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 9 years of experience, or MS + 7 years of experience, or Ph.D. + 4 years of experience
Benefits
Health care benefits
401k savings plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid time off
Company
MaxLinear
MaxLinear offers integrated radio frequency analog and mixed signal semiconductor solutions for broadband communications applications.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20M2010-03-24IPO
2007-01-29Series Unknown· $20M
Leadership Team
Curtis Ling
Cofounder and CTO
Madhukar Reddy
VP, Central Engineering
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