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Optical Engineer, RTP, Test Software Architecture and Optics NPI

Meta· Hardware
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Menlo Park, CA$173k - $245kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Optical Engineer to drive optics validation within RTP-NPI, building Python-based test software infrastructure for automated qualification of optical transceivers and leading optical transceiver NPI programs end to end, from vendor engagement through mass production and sustaining."

Responsibilities

  • Architect, build, and maintain Python-based test software infrastructure and frameworks for automated qualification of optical transceivers and subsystems (EVT/DVT/PVT/characterization), spanning instrument drivers, switch/host abstractions, and results pipelines
  • Lead optics NPI programs end to end, working with optics vendors and ODMs from RFI/RFP through EVT/DVT/PVT to MP ramp and sustaining
  • Find, debug, and remediate optical hardware failure modes before certifying modules for mass production; drive root-cause analysis and corrective action with vendors and ODMs
  • Stand up and own NPI test stations in Meta's lab regions: integrate modules, switches, and instruments, and debug at-scale, lights-out test execution
  • Define test and measurement methodologies for high-speed optical technologies, and translate them into reusable, well-tested automation
  • Develop instruments, automation, and integration (BERT, OSA, optical power/wavelength meters, scopes) and CMIS register-level module control
  • Ensure new optical platforms are supported by production and fleet-health tooling, and contribute to PRD, BKC, and DFT
  • Drive data integrity and analysis: build robust data capture, storage, and visualization for test and fleet results
  • Provide sustaining support after deployment — validate stability, security, and performance under production workloads
  • Set engineering standards for the test software stack — code review, CI, version control, type checking, and documentation; mentor engineers and technicians
  • Collaborate across SW, Thermal, Mechanical, EE, Signal Integrity, FPGA, TPM, and Production Engineering teams to integrate optics into systems
  • Interface with industry, contribute to RFI/RFP process, and shape product requirements, test plans, and data sheets

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8+ years in development roles for optical networking hardware, with proven track record of taking new products into volume production
  • Demonstrated experience in designing and building production-quality test software (not just scripts) in Python, with modular, reusable test frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with high-speed optical and electrical test, test automation, and lab instrumentation
  • Experience leading optical transceiver NPI programs with vendors and/or ODMs

Skills

Required:Python software engineeringHigh-speed optical testingNPI program management

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Benefits
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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