Sr. Principal Hardware Architect for Optical Transceivers
II-VI Aerospace & DefenseFremont, California, United States
Posted February 11, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components, offering a comprehensive career development platform and competitive compensation program.
Job Description
The Sr. Principal Hardware Architect for Optical Transceivers will lead the design of PAM4 optical transceivers for datacenter, AI/ML, HPC applications from concept to high-volume production ready, working cross-functionally with various teams to develop fully compliant optical transceivers.
Requirements
- B.S. with typically 10 years of related experience, M.S./Ph.D. preferred
- Strong knowledge and expertise in high-speed RF design, photonics, and optoelectronics
- Expertise on high-speed optoelectronic and RF components – designs, specifications, characterization, performance, and qualification
- Solid foundation of understanding: signal/power integrity (SI/PI), system integration of FW/SW and HW with respect to functionality and performance, optomechanical design
Benefits
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
