Hiring: Lead System Application Engineer (Optical) Company: Lumilens Location: San Jose, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 13:48:18 Target Skills & Keywords : Systems Integration About the job Required Skills: •We are seeking a highly skilled •Provide expert technical support for 51.2T and future‑generation switch architectures, with a strong focus on 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers. •Serve as the primary customer-facing technical lead, understanding customer requirements and delivering tailored system-level solutions. •Debug and resolve complex interoperability issues involving AI networking switches, DSPs, and high‑speed optical modules. •Lead customer demos, evaluations, and hands-on system bring-up, including switch configuration, link validation, and performance tuning. •Collaborate cross-functionally with optical, hardware, software, mechanical, and thermal engineering teams to ensure seamless product integration. •Stay current with industry standards and trends in AI networking, optical transceivers, and switch architectures to guide internal and customer roadmaps. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. •In-depth knowledge of optical transceivers, including architecture, configuration, and performance characteristics. •Extensive hands-on experience with DSP bring-up, transceiver configuration, and high-speed link debugging. •In-depth familiarity with AI networking switch architectures and Layer 1/Layer 2 configurations. •Previous experience at a leading optical transceiver or networking systems company is highly preferred. •Excellent analytical, communication, and customer-facing skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into actionable insights. •Strong ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with global, cross-functional teams. Compensation: •Competitive salary and significant equity compensation in a rapidly growing, well-funded startup Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!