Optical Systems Design and Verification Test

Pay Range (Annual):
$108,500.00 - $201,500.00

At Infinera, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for equity grants, discretionary bonuses, or commission payments. The amount of these incentives is based on the terms of the Company’s incentive plans, the Company’s financial performance, and/or individual employee job performance.

Infinera also offers paid leave, health coverage, Registered Retirement Saving Program (RRSP), life and disability insurance to all eligible employees.

Job Description:
Education & Professional Background:

- PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field or Master's degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform system-level and component-level test, verification and validation.
- Develop automation and conduct experiments to optimize system performance.
- Analyze and interpret test data to identify and resolve design issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of optical systems into products.
- Document design and verification processes and results.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Good understanding in DWDM and coherent optical communication systems.
- Knowledge of optical system design and verification methodologies.
- Strong python coding skills in automation.
- Familiarity with Git workflow and version control systems such as git, github, bitbucket, etc.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Experience in fiber optical communication components, such as coherent transponders, EDFA, Raman amplifier, MZM, WSS, ROADM, etc.
- Ability to think critically and identify the root of problems
- A team player with strong communication skills

Desirable Skills/Experiences:

- Experience in machine learning and large language models (LLM) is a plus.
- Collaborating in a Git environment
- Experience with optical testing and measurement instrument.
- Experience with database management such as SQL, no SQL or time series database

LI-JP1
- “This position requires direct or indirect access to certain confidential information, hardware, software, technology, or technical information (referred to here as “Export-Controlled Information”) controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All personnel in this position must be eligible to or be able to obtain authorization from the appropriate agency to access applicable Export-Controlled Information. The U.S. Department of Commerce currently requires a foreign person with a most recent citizenship or permanent residency of Sudan, Ukraine, or a country currently designated in Country Group _
- D:1, E:1 or E:2_

(Supplement No. 1 to Part 740, Title 15) _to have an export control license to access our Export-Controlled Information, unless they meet certain exemptions provided under U.S. export control laws and regulations. The list of applicable countries in Country Group _
- D:1, E:1 or E:2_
- _may be updated by the U.S. government from time to time. The current processing time for an export control license is approximately 4 to 6 months._
- Your employment or engagement with Infinera shall be contingent on verifying your eligibility or requirement for obtaining a necessary license and/or authorization from the appropriate agency. You will be required to provide certain information for export control compliance assessment purposes, and your information will be reviewed by Infinera's hiring and export control teams to ensure compliance with the U.S. export control laws and regulations. Infinera will collect necessary documents (such as proof of citizenship etc.) to assess _license/authorization_ requirements if you are offered and accept the position.”_
- Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to_ race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment._