Senior Manager - SVT - Coherent Optical DSP
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**About the Role:**
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.
**What you Will Bring:**
* 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
**Preferred Qualifications**
* 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
**Salary Range for US**
$150,000 \- $250,000 Base Annually
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