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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Silicon Photonics Test Engineer - **Company:** Intel Corporation - **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $122,440.0 - $232,190.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Computing Platforms, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Code Generation, Computer Programming, Software Debugging, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Data Processing, Digital Access Carrier System - **Published:** September 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=e853109149b8619a ## About the Role You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences., Bachelors & 4+ years of experience OR Masters & 3+ years of experience OR PhD & 0 years in Electrical Engineering or STEM related field. 3+ years of hands-on experience testing and validating Silicon Photonics devices, RFICs, or optical communication subsystems. Experience working with: * Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), RF probes and probe stations, Evaluation-board-based optical subsystems, High-speed electrical and optical measurement equipment. * Experience testing optoelectronic devices, including Lasers, Modulators, Photodetectors, Optical interconnect technologies. * Experience developing automated test environments and data collection. * Strong programming skills for instrument control, automation, and data processing. * Experience using Python and data analytics tools for characterization and reporting. * Experience working with: VNA/LCA platforms, AWGs, DCAMs, High-speed oscilloscopes, Optical test equipment. * Experience performing RF probe calibration using calibration substrates and advanced measurement methodologies. Preferred skills: * Experience with 100G/lane PAM4, 200G/lane PAM4 DSP, RF Driver/TIA, uControllers, DACs, ADCs, Power supplies, SMUs etc. * Python, C++ or equivalent software platform. * Laboratory optical and electrical measurement skills. * Use of AI tools for code generation, debug and deployment. * Expertise in physics of opto-electronics devices and RFICs that drive opto devices. * Require demonstrated programming skills to control and automate evaluation boards and test instruments. * Needs to be comfortable using such equipment to create test platforms. * Strong communication and presentation skills. * Experience with optical transceiver test and calibration methodologies. Understand electrical and optical requirements and specifications of optical transceiver MSA. Like 800G DR8/2xFR4, 1.6T DR8/2xFR4, 800G LPO, 1.6T LRO etc. * Job Type ## Description * Develop, own, and execute comprehensive validation for Silicon Photonics products, including Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), Electrical Integrated Circuits (EICs), Optical sub-systems, Reference modules and advanced optical interconnect platforms. * Develop software and automation to control: VNAs, LCAs, AWGs, Oscilloscopes, Bit-error-rate testers, SMUs, Optical instrumentation. * Perform detailed characterization of Silicon Photonics devices, including Modulators, Photodetectors, Integrated lasers, Optical engines with RF Driver, TIA and ADC/DACs. * Characterize and validate the performance of 100G/lane and 200G/lane PAM4 Transmitters and Receivers, FRO/LRO/LPO Modules, Near-Packaged Optics (NPO) * Collect and analyze Small-signal performance, Large-signal performance, BER performance, Eye diagrams. * Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration: Partner with teams spanning Silicon Photonics design, RFIC development, Packaging and thermal design, Firmware development, Manufacturing test, NPI and product engineering, * Support subsystem integration activities and drive technical problem-solving across multiple engineering disciplines. * Generate validation reports and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to development teams and leadership., This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change. ## Related Videos - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Leapter: The Reinvention of Software Development? 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