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Optical Systems Engineer
Job Location:
Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 180000 - 210000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
7 September 2026 (6 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
5 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Description
Team Credo is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to help validate and optimize our nextgeneration optical modules and components supporting data rates from 50Gbps up to 448Gbps and this role youll use your expertise in optical systems and components to design module schematics develop test plans and analyze performance data to define final chip and module configurations.
Youll play a key role in ensuring our optical solutions meet the performance and reliability needs of AI cloud and datacenter applications. As a core member your work will directly contribute to Credos leadership in highspeed optical interconnect technologies.
Base salary range is $180000 $210000 a year. The base salary offer will depend on factors such as education experience training skills qualifications and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.
Why Credo
Team Credo is seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to help validate and optimize our nextgeneration optical modules and components supporting data rates from 50Gbps up to 448Gbps and this role youll use your expertise in optical systems and components to design module schematics develop test plans and analyze performance data to define final chip and module configurations.
Youll play a key role in ensuring our optical solutions meet the performance and reliability needs of AI cloud and datacenter applications. As a core member your work will directly contribute to Credos leadership in highspeed optical interconnect technologies.
Base salary range is $180000 $210000 a year. The base salary offer will depend on factors such as education experience training skills qualifications and location. This position is also eligible for a discretionary bonus equity and a full range of medical and other benefits.
Why Credo
- Purpose: We invest in what matters. From meaningful-future shaping projects to competitive compensation we empower you to grow your career while making a lasting impact.
- People: Connection starts within. We collaborate celebrate wins and create an environment where everyone can do their best work.
- Possibilities: Our belief shapes whats next. Our technology powers the most reliable and energy-efficient connections around the world and our team powers new products and markets that come next.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- 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 highspeed RF concepts and linkbudget analysis.
- Handson experience with highspeed optical and electrical test equipment (e.g. VNAs DCAs spectrum analyzers power meters OSAs).
- Experience with highspeed 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 crossfunctional collaboration.
- Experience with optical alignment and fibercoupling techniques.
- Familiarity with optical test instruments such as variable attenuators multiaxis positioners and advanced optical diagnostics.
- Understanding of tolerances yield reliability and failureanalysis methodologies.
- Experience with signalintegrity analysis for highspeed 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 highspeed PCB layouts.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Credo delivers high-speed, energy-efficient connectivity solutions powering AI, cloud computing, and hyperscale networks up to 1.6T.
