Google is a leading technology company, and they are seeking an Optical Validation Engineer for their Google Cloud team. This role involves supporting the development and testing of optical transceivers and related technologies, collaborating with hardware and software teams to optimize lab networks for performance evaluation.
Support test development for new and existing optical product designs. Create and execute comprehensive validation plans, ensuring full coverage and quality adherence
Develop and automate optical test instrumentation using Python and vendor APIs, optimizing data acquisition and scripting
Operate wafer probe stations, conduct high-frequency measurements, and analyze wafer data for product validation
Develop automated test scripts, debug hardware/software issues for switch/router/transport platforms. Analyze, troubleshoot, and root cause field failures of optical transceiver modules. Drive issues to closure with the design team to implement preventive measures
Install, test, repair, and validate new and existing hardware and fiber connections. Maintain lab infrastructure, manage equipment, and troubleshoot field failures, ensuring a functional Research and Development (R&D) environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
1 year of experience in optical transceivers and testing
Experience with lab test and measurement instrumentation (e.g., fiber optic active and passive devices), and with fiber optics components handling and cleaning
Experience working with compute and networking systems such as physical, functional, logical, mechanical, optics, electrical, software, thermal
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP)
Experience with Linux/Unix
Experience with lab test automation frameworks
Experience with data center optical transceiver standards
Knowledge of wafer-level and chip-level probe testing and optical lab automation and scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW)
Benefits
15% bonus target
Bonus
Equity
Benefits
Google specializes in internet-related services and products, including search, advertising, and software. It is a sub-organization of Alphabet.
