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Optical Systems Engineer
Etched
San Jose, USA
Full-time
Senior · 5+ years experience
Onsite
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Role Overview
Etched is looking for an exceptional Optical Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will own the definition and implementation of the optical interconnect architecture for our next-generation accelerator systems and help us scale our manufacturing capabilities.
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About Etched
Etched is building the world’s first AI inference system purpose-built for transformers - delivering over 10x higher performance and dramatically lower cost and latency than a B200. With Etched ASICs, you can build products that would be impossible with GPUs, like real-time video generation models and extremely deep & parallel chain-of-thought reasoning agents. Backed by hundreds of millions from top-tier investors and staffed by leading engineers, Etched is redefining the infrastructure layer for the fastest growing industry in history.
Job Summary
Etched is looking for an exceptional Optical Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will own the definition and implementation of the optical interconnect architecture for our next-generation accelerator systems and help us scale our manufacturing capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead optical link architecture and system design for Etched's accelerator systems
- Evaluate and integrate next-generation interconnect technologies (such as NPO, CPO, and OCI) into our product roadmap
- Drive prototypes through definition, validation, and the transition to volume production
- Partner with Signal Integrity, PCB, ASIC, Thermal, and Mechanical Engineering teams to implement electrical-optical interfaces in high-performance AI servers
- Engage optical module, laser, and PIC suppliers on specifications, qualification, and integration
- Capture multi-rack interconnect requirements including topology, reach, connectors, and fiber management to ensure our products meet them
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