Lumilens
Lead Systems Application Engineer (software)
San Jose
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 121 days ago
PythonEmbedded SystemsMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingCommunication
About the role
- In this role, you will work closely with customers deploying 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers on 51.2T‑class and emerging switch architectures, with a strong emphasis on software integration, API‑level control, automation, and system‑level debugging.
Responsibilities
- Lead software‑driven system integration for 51.2T and next‑gen switches, including API configuration, automation frameworks, and module management for 800G/1.6T optical transceivers.
- Create and run customer demos, software workflows, and validation scripts, including switch bring‑up, link diagnostics, and performance verification.
- Collaborate across software, optical, hardware, thermal, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure clean, scalable integration of optical modules into AI networking environments.
- Develop scripts, tools, and automation (Python or similar) to accelerate triage, link tuning, and test execution.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Strong understanding of optical transceivers, including control interfaces, configuration protocols, and performance metrics.
- Extensive hands‑on experience with DSP configuration tools, module firmware interaction, and high-speed link debugging.
- Experience working with 800G modules, 1.6T architectures, or 51.2T switches is highly desirable.
- Strong proficiency with Python or similar scripting languages for automation, debug, and system-level validation.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and customer-facing skills, with the ability to translate complex software/system issues into actionable solutions.
Nice to have
- Prior experience with leading optical-transceiver or networking-system companies is a strong plus.
Skills
- About Lumilens
- This isn't incremental innovation, it's a ground-floor opportunity to rethink the optical layer from the silicon up.
Compensation
- Competitive salary and significant equity compensation in a rapidly growing, well-funded startup.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and significant equity compensation in a rapidly growing, well-funded startup.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible time off policy.
Company info
- Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, interpreting system requirements and delivering software-supported, end‑to‑end solutions.
- We are seeking a highly skilled System Application Engineer (Software) to support next‑generation AI networking platforms and high‑speed optical interconnects.
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