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Optical Transceiver Hardware Engineer / Manager

Hsinchu City Permanent View Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Optical Hardware Engineer to support the development of next-generation optical transceiver solutions for data centre and networking applications.This highly visible role combines hardware engineering expertise, customer-facing technical support, product validation, and cross-functional collaboration to drive successful product adoption.
  • Being a pioneer next-generation optical connectivity for AI and data centres
  • Drive 400G/800G/1.6T optical innovation with global customers

About Our Client

A leading fabless semiconductor company specialising in high-performance mixed-signal, RF, analogue, and digital technologies that enable modern communication infrastructure.

Its products support data centres, long-haul optical networks, 5G infrastructure, broadband connectivity, industrial communications, and emerging networking applications worldwide.

Job Description

Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer & Business Support

  • Partner with Sales and Field Applications Engineering teams to secure design wins and strengthen strategic customer relationships.
  • Gather and define system requirements, application specifications, and technical expectations from customers.
  • Deliver product demonstrations, technical workshops, and customer presentations.
  • Support customer design-in activities, system bring-up, validation, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
  • Provide technical training to regional sales and application engineering teams.



Product Validation & Technical Support

  • Investigate and reproduce customer-reported issues and perform first-level debugging analysis.
  • Coordinate with internal engineering teams to efficiently resolve technical challenges.
  • Execute regression testing, stress testing, and product validation activities.
  • Conduct field evaluations and analyse performance data for new product releases.



Product Development Support

  • Develop reference designs for customer evaluations and system validation.
  • Create test plans, execute validation procedures, and generate technical reports.
  • Prepare and maintain customer-facing technical documentation, including datasheets, user guides, and application notes.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve product reliability, quality, and overall user experience.



Market & Technology Analysis

  • Conduct feasibility studies for new features and emerging technologies.
  • Support product roadmap planning and new product definition activities.
  • Perform competitive analysis and market research to identify industry trends and opportunities.



Laboratory & Operations Support

  • Manage PCB fabrication and assembly vendors for prototype development.
  • Support evaluation kit (EVK) testing, qualification, and deployment to customers and field teams.
  • Assist in hardware validation and characterisation activities.



The Successful Applicant

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in optical modules, optical networking products, or optical transceiver development.
  • Experience designing or supporting data centre, metro, or long-haul optical communication systems.
  • Strong understanding of analogue circuits, high-speed digital hardware, system integration, firmware interaction, and software applications.
  • Experience with high-speed optical transceiver technologies such as:
    • 400G, 800G, or 1.6T optical modules
    • DML, EML, Silicon Photonics (SiPh)
    • Driver, TIA, CDR, DSP, and PAM4 architectures
  • Hands-on experience with high-speed digital and RF/microwave PCB design.
  • Familiarity with RF and signal integrity simulation tools such as ADS or HFSS is advantageous.
  • Experience in platform characterisation, ATE development, or driver integration is preferred.



What's on Offer

  • Competitive compensation package and strong career growth opportunities.
  • Opportunity to work on industry-leading optical connectivity technologies.
  • Exposure to global hyperscale data centre and networking customers.
  • Collaborative environment with highly skilled engineering teams worldwide.
  • Involvement in next-generation optical networking innovations.
Contact
Joey Chen
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7066583
Phone number
+886287298214

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Engineering Design, R&D and NPI
What is your area of specialisation?
Semiconductors
Location
Hsinchu City
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Joey Chen
Consultant phone
+886287298214
Job Reference
JN-072026-7066583

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