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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Systems Application Engineer (Hardware) - **Company:** Lumilens Inc. - **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Board Bringup, Artificial Intelligence, Application Notes, Software Applications, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Interoperability, Performance Tuning, Signal Integrity, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Network Switches, Hardware Testing, System-level Testing - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fad9facce43f18ef ## About the Role Do you have experience in Telecommunications testing equipment?, * Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field. * Strong understanding of optical transceivers, including module architectures, control interfaces, configuration protocols, and performance metrics. * Extensive hands-on experience with DSP tuning, optical transceiver configuration, and high-speed link bring-up and debug. * Deep familiarity with AI networking switch architecture, host electrical interfaces, and system-level integration of optical modules. * Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs, protocol analyzers, or similar tools used for hardware validation. * Experience working with 800G modules, 1.6T architectures, or 51.2T switches is highly desirable. * Prior experience with leading optical-transceiver or networking-system companies is a strong plus. * Working knowledge of signal integrity, power integrity, thermal considerations, and hardware validation methodologies for high-speed systems. * Excellent analytical, communication, and customer-facing skills, with the ability to translate complex hardware and system issues into actionable solutions. * Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments and collaborate effectively across dispersed, cross-functional teams. ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled System Application Engineer (Hardware) to support next-generation AI networking platforms and high-speed optical interconnects. In this role, you will work closely with customers deploying 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers on 51.2T-class and emerging switch architectures, with a strong emphasis on hardware bring-up, lab validation, interoperability testing, and system-level debug. The ideal candidate brings deep experience with optical module operation, DSP tuning, board- and system-level validation, and high-speed link bring-up, thriving at the intersection of hardware engineering, systems integration, and customer-facing applications., * Lead hardware-focused system integration for 51.2T and next-gen switches, including optical module bring-up, lab validation, and performance verification for 800G/1.6T transceivers. * Serve as the primary technical interface for customers, translating system requirements into practical hardware validation plans and deployment guidance. * Debug complex interoperability issues spanning optical modules, DSP settings, host interfaces, switch platforms, and Layer 1 link behavior. * Execute board- and system-level testing using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, VNAs, and protocol analyzers to characterize link performance and root-cause failures. * Collaborate across optical, hardware, signal integrity, thermal, mechanical, and software teams to ensure robust integration of optical modules into AI networking environments. * Review schematics, layouts, and system configurations to identify signal integrity, power integrity, and integration risks during bring-up and qualification. * Develop and maintain test procedures, characterization reports, application notes, and supporting scripts or tools to improve validation efficiency and customer support. * Stay current on industry standards and emerging technologies in AI networking, optical transceivers, module management, and high-speed electrical/optical interfaces. ## Related Videos - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Angular Signals: what's all the fuss about?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/684-angular-signals-what-s-all-the-fuss-about) - [From Bedside Beeps to Interoperable Bytes – Getting your medical devices ready to talk the IEEE 11073 language](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/771-from-bedside-beeps-to-interoperable-bytes-getting-your-medical-devices-ready-to-talk-the-ieee-11073-language) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) - [Robust AIGC Provenance with Invisible Watermarking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100222-robust-aigc-provenance-with-invisible-watermarking) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - GraalVM in action, Static Analysis insights and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1723-wearedevelopers-live-graalvm-in-action-static-analysis-insights-and-more) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think) - [What Are Large Language Models?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/304-what-are-large-language-models) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)