Optical DSP Chief Architect

Job Description

Location: Austin, TX (5 days onsite)

Experience: 1015+ years

• Current / recent experience as a Chief Architect in Optical DSP.
• Minimum 10 years in DSP algorithm development, system architecture, and ASIC design for optical communication systems.
• No job hoppers; stable career history required.
• No employment breaks accepted.
• Strong expertise in coherent optical transmission, DSP algorithms, ECC, modulation, Ser Des, ADC / DAC, and mixed-signal design.
• Advanced degree (Masters / PhD) in EE, CE, or related field.

Lead the system architecture of next-generation DSP solutions for high-speed optical communication (800G / 1.6T+). Drive architectural definition, algorithmic innovation, and cross-functional collaboration across hardware, firmware, photonics, and RF teams.

• Define end-to-end architecture for high-speed optical DSP chips.
• Enhance algorithms for equalization, CDR, ECC, and core DSP functions.
• Execute system-level modelling and simulations (MATLAB / Python / C++).
• Optimize DSP performance, power, and area in partnership with ASIC and firmware teams.
• Ensure seamless integration with optical front-end and photonic components.
• Establish KPIs, validation methodologies, and performance benchmarks.
• Align architecture with market, customer, and industry trends.

• Experience with OIF standards, real-time embedded DSP, and photonic IC co-design.
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional influence.