About the role
Signal Integrity Engineer –1.6T OSFP Board Design
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India / Onsite
ABOUT LUMILENS
At Lumilens we are building the critical photonics infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a new era of computing faster, cooler, and massively more efficient.
We’re a well-funded startup backed by Mayfield and led by veterans who’ve built And scaled some of the most transformative technologies in the industry. This isn’t incremental innovation, it’s a ground-floor opportunity to rethink the optical layer from the silicon up. You’ll work alongside a team of world-class engineers solving some ofthe hardest challenges in optics, systems, and scale. Every line of code, every design decision, every breakthrough you help deliver will shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
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Role Overview
We are seeking a senior SI Engineer with 15–20 years of experience to lead board‑level high‑speed electrical design and validation for 1.6T DR8 (200G/lane) OSFP optical modules, including technical leadership across multiple projects and mentoring of the SI team.
Key Responsibilities
- Own SI/PI architecture and strategy for 1.6T DR8 OSFP modules: define channel budgets, interface architectures, and design rules for 200G PAM4 lanes from ASIC/DSP to front‑panel.
- Lead pre‑ and post‑layout SI/PI simulations and reviews (S‑parameters, eye/PAM4 analysis, COM, crosstalk, jitter, PDN impedance) and sign‑off multi‑lane channels on dense module PCBs.
- Define PCB stack‑ups, materials (e.g., ultra‑low‑loss laminates), via and breakout strategies, connector selections, and routing guidelines to meet performance, cost, and manufacturability targets.
- Drive cross‑functional technical decisions with hardware, optics, mechanical, FW, and test teams, balancing SI/PI requirements against thermal, mechanical, and system constraints.
- Lead lab correlation and validation plans: fixture/board design, TDR/VNA/BERT/oscilloscope measurements, de‑embedding strategies, and sign‑off criteria for engineering builds and production.
- Provide technical leadership for SI‑related debug on proto and field issues, driving structured root‑cause analysis and design/process improvements across products.
- Establish and maintain company‑wide SI/PI design methodologies, checklists, and documentation for current and future OSFP/QSFP‑class platforms.
- Mentor and coach junior and mid‑level SI/hardware engineers; review and approve their simulations, reports, and design decisions.
Required Qualifications
- B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with 15–20 years of relevant high‑speed SI/PI and board‑level design experience.
- Deep expertise in very high‑speed SerDes (≥56G, strongly preferred 100G/200G PAM4) including channel modeling, equalization strategies, jitter/crosstalk analysis, and margining.
- Extensive hands‑on experience with leading SI/PI tools (e.g., Sigrity, ADS, HFSS, SIwave, HSPICE or equivalents) and scripting/automation for simulation and report generation.
- Proven track record bringing complex high‑speed hardware or optical modules from concept through production, including multiple design spins and volume manufacturing support.
- Strong lab expertise with high‑bandwidth scopes, VNAs, BERTs, and TDRs, including correlation of measurements to simulations and management of external labs/vendors when needed.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional design reviews, influence architecture, and communicate complex SI/PI concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Direct experience with OSFP/OSFP‑XD/QSFP‑DD optical transceiver designs at 800G/1.6T or similar data‑center interconnects, including familiarity with co‑packaged optics or line‑card interfaces.
- Knowledge of IEEE 802.3 DR8/FR8/LR8‑class electrical/optical standards and relevant MSAs/OIF specifications and their implications on channel design and testing.
- Background in EMI/EMC, mechanical and thermal considerations for pluggable modules and how they impact SI/PI trade‑offs.
- Experience managing or technically leading small SI/PI or hardware teams, including setting roadmaps, reviewing performance, and guiding career development.
What we offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
- Professional development opportunities and certification support
- Access to cutting-edge technology and cloud platforms
- Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
*Lumilens is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, identity, orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.