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Senior Optical Product Test Development Engineer

NVIDIA Hsinchu, Taiwan

hybridfull-time
Posted Jan 8, 2026

Role & seniority: Product Development Engineer, Photonics PDE Manufacturing Engineering (mid–senior level, 5+ years preferred)

Stack/tools: Mixed-signal, analog photonics, RF testing; optical/electro-optical lab equipment; JMP; scripting for validation, debug, data analysis, and automation; wafer probe/test systems

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Develop validation test methods for new photonic designs and support ramp to production

  • Validate, debug, and characterize analog, photonic, electrical-optical, and mixed-signal designs; provide design-quality feedback and margins

  • Collaborate with cross-functional groups; train new engineers in validation practices

Must-have skills

  • MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

  • Deep understanding of optical components and analog circuits

  • RF testing experience at die or module level; 5+ years measuring, analyzing, and debugging complex mixed-signal designs

  • Proficiency with JMP; ability to script for validation, debugging, data analysis, and automation

  • Strong time-management in time-sensitive issues; collaborative, persistent, and efficient; knowledge of optical lab equipment

Nice-to-haves

  • Optical transceiver performance testing at high data rates

  • Experience with control loops; wafer probe/test systems and wafer handling

  • Location & work type: Hybrid work arrangement; full-time role (location not specified)

Full Description

NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, creative engineer with experience in Product Development Engineering to join the Photonics PDE Manufacturing Engineering team. As someone who is hardworking and passionate about their work, you will be part of the team to drive yield enhancement and test time reduction efforts by collaboration with cross functional teams. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to drive complex problem resolution through analytical and complex problem-solving techniques. What you'll be doing: Develop validation test methods for new photonic designs from the Mixed-Signal Design group Interact with multi-functional groups to support chip validation and ramp to production Characterize fundamental optical, electro-optical, and RF performance of new chip designs Validate, debug, and characterize new analog, photonic, electrical-optical, and mixed-signal designs Provide feedback to designers on silicon performance, design quality, and margins Verify electrical-optical compliance to industry standards Train new engineers in validation practices What we need to see: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience. Deep understanding of fundamental optical components and analog circuits RF testing experience at die or module level 5+ years of experience measuring, analyzing, and debugging complex mixed-signal designs Experience with JMP Ability to code scripts for validation, debug, data analysis, and automation Extremely responsive to time sensitive show-stopping issues Consistent, persistent, and efficient Ability to work in a team environment Detailed knowledge of optical lab equipment Ways to stand out from the crowd: Optical transceiver performance testing at high data rates Experience with control loops Working knowledge of wafer probe test systems and wafer handling With competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the most desirable employers in the world. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us. If you are creative, autonomous and love a challenge, we want to hear from you. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #LI-Hybrid NVIDIA is the world leader in accelerated computing. NVIDIA pioneered accelerated computing to tackle challenges no one else can solve. Our work in AI and digital twins is transforming the world's largest industries and profoundly impacting society. Learn more about NVIDIA.

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