Hardware Engineering Director – Optical Interconnects

5 hours ago

Ottawa Ontario KK G Canada Hyperlume Inc. Full time $120,000 - $200,000 per year

Hardware Engineering Director – Optical Interconnects

Department: Hardware & Optical Systems
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Type: Full-time

Hyperlume is pioneering the future of AI infrastructure through revolutionary low-power, high-bandwidth optical interconnects using microLED and advanced packaging technologies. We're looking for a Hardware Engineering Director to lead the design and productization of our next-generation active optical cables, enabling scalable optical connectivity for AI and HPC systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end development of high-speed optical pulggable cable systems (800G/1.6T and beyond) based on Hyperlume's microLED platform.
  • Drive system architecture, board-level design, packaging, and optical-electrical co-design from concept to pilot production for OSFP module and CPO platform.
  • Build and manage a high-performance hardware team across disciplines: signal integrity, opto-electronics, thermal, mechanical, and system validation.
  • Own the bring-up and testing of evaluation boards, cable assemblies, and early prototypes in close collaboration with silicon and optics teams.
  • Define and implement validation strategies and manufacturing test plans for high-volume production readiness.
  • Collaborate closely with external partners across silicon, packaging, and fiber optics ecosystem to align technical milestones.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD's in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in high-speed interconnects, optical modules, or cable development.
  • Strong background in signal integrity, optical coupling, packaging integration, and system-level testing.
  • Proven experience in leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex hardware products.
  • Hands-on experience with pluggable form factors, active optical cables, or optical engines.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with 100G/200G/800G optical link budgets and link architectures.
  • Familiarity with optical fiber coupling, VCSELs/microLEDs, photodiodes, and related packaging.
  • Exposure to volume manufacturing, DVT, and compliance testing.
  • Background in AI or HPC interconnect requirements is a plus.

Why Join Hyperlume?

At Hyperlume, you'll work at the intersection of optics, electronics, and AI, helping shape the future of scalable and energy-efficient data center infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to lead the hardware efforts for one of the most promising next-gen interconnect platforms—from prototype to product.

We're backed by world-class investors including Intel Capital, LG, BDC, and ArcTern and are growing our presence in Canada, Taiwan, and the U.S.

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