Senior Manager - SVT - Coherent Optical DSP

Celero Communications, Inc.
Irvine, CA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$150,000.0 - $250,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Code Coverage Computer Programming Data Centers Data Transmissions Software Debugging Python (Programming Language) MATLAB Performance Tuning Software Requirements Analysis Verification and Validation (Software) System Testing
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Job description

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.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Telecommunications systems?, * 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, * 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

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