Senior Manager System Verification (SVT)

Senior Manager - SVT - Coherent Optical DSP

Irvine, CA

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Manager / Director of System Verification (SVT) to lead validation strategy and execution for disruptive coherent optical DSP technology targeting data center applications. This role combines hands-on system verification with team leadership, requiring deep expertise in DSP, communications, and optical systems.

You will own end-to-end system validation, drive cross-functional execution, and work directly with hyperscaler customers to qualify coherent optical modules from ecosystem partners.

What you Will Do:

Own end-to-end system verification strategy and execution for coherent DSP products

Translate system requirements into DSP performance targets (equalization, timing/carrier recovery)

Define link budgets and align DSP performance with optical components and module partners.

Lead system modeling and correlation with lab measurements (e.g., RONSR, sensitivity)

Oversee development of golden reference transceivers for system correlation and benchmarking.

Drive system bring-up, debug, and optimization across DSP, optics, and analog front-end.

Build and lead a high-performing SVT team; define methodologies and test coverage.

Partner with customers and module vendors to accelerate qualification and deployment.

What you Will Bring:

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Communications, or related field

12 or more years in coherent optical or high-speed communication systems

Proven leadership in system validation of coherent DSP products

Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (scope, DCA, AWG, BERT) and automation

Strong programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or C++)

Core Expertise:

Digital communications and coherent DSP algorithms

Optical impairments and link budgeting

Coherent modulation (QPSK, 16QAM, higher-order QAM) and FEC (KP4, SD-FEC)

Fixed-point implementation and system-level performance optimization

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with 112G/224G SERDES and high-speed electrical interfaces

Familiarity with framer/deframer architectures (KP4/RS-FEC, datacenter interfaces)

Experience with coherent pluggable modules and reference platforms

Salary Range for US: $150,000 - $250,000 Base Annually The final offer will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and location.