Optical Module Layout Engineer

Supermicro

. Develop PCB layouts for high-speed optical transceiver products including QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP, and future optical module form factors .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $138,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PCB layout design for high-speed optical transceiver products, with a strong focus on signal integrity, power integrity, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams to optimize designs and support product lifecycle management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PCB Layout DesignSignal Integrity (SI)Power Integrity (PI)Cadence AllegroOptical Module Design

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Hard Skills

PCB Layout ExperienceHigh-Speed Serial InterfacesMultilayer PCB DesignPAM4 SerDes TechnologiesOptical Packaging Technologies

Tools & Technologies

Altium DesignerMentor XpeditionSimulation ToolsDesign Analysis Methodologies

Industry Keywords

Optical Transceiver ProductsDFMDFADFTNPIEMCMechanical Integration Constraints

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop PCB layouts for high-speed optical transceiver products including QSFP, QSFP-DD, OSFP, and future optical module form factors
Optimize component placement for signal integrity, power integrity, thermal performance, manufacturability, and reliability
Collaborate with electrical and signal integrity engineers on high-speed differential routing for 112G and 224G PAM4 channels
Coordinate with optical, mechanical, and packaging engineers to integrate lasers, photodiodes, DSPs, TIAs, drivers, and optical engines
Create and maintain layout guidelines, stack-up definitions, design rules, and best practices
Conduct signal integrity and power integrity reviews using simulation tools and design analysis methodologies
Support DFM, DFA, and DFT activities
Participate in prototype bring-up, debugging, qualification, and root-cause analysis
Interface with PCB fabricators, assembly vendors, and component suppliers to resolve design and manufacturing issues
Support NPI and product lifecycle management activities
Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Physics, Optics, or related technical discipline
5+ years of PCB layout experience in optical transceiver products
Experience with optical module design including QSFP28, QSFP-DD, OSFP, CFP, or coherent optical modules
Proven experience designing multilayer PCBs with high-speed serial interfaces
Expert knowledge of Cadence Allegro, Altium Designer, or Mentor Xpedition
Strong understanding of Signal Integrity (SI), Power Integrity (PI), Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), and high-speed digital design
Experience routing PCIe Gen4/Gen5/Gen6, Ethernet 100G/200G/400G/800G, and PAM4 SerDes technologies
Understanding of optical subassemblies, DSP architectures, laser drivers, TIAs, optical packaging technologies, and power modules
Familiarity with mechanical integration constraints and manufacturing processes
Preferred: Master's degree
Preferred: Experience with 400G, 800G, and 1.6T optical transceiver technologies
Preferred: Experience supporting AI/ML infrastructure or hyperscale data center products
Preferred: Knowledge of co-packaged optics (CPO) and linear pluggable optics (LPO)
Preferred: Experience working with contract manufacturers and module assembly suppliers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Potential eligibility for bonus programs
Potential eligibility for equity award programs