VIAVI Rotational Program - Graduate Development Engineer; FPGA​/RF​/AI

Overview

Summary: This program starts in July 2026

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Kick-start your professional adventure in our R&D Excellence Centers by joining multiple expert teams in an international rotation program. During this 2-year program you’ll rotate through different teams, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to real-world projects that impact millions globally. The program is designed to accelerate your development, broaden your technical expertise, and help you discover your ideal career path.

Once you complete this exciting program, you will continue your career within VIAVI collaborating with and contributing to your designated team.

This rotational program offers early-career engineers the opportunity to explore three specialised areas.

• FPGA Engineering
• RF Engineering
• AI Engineering (Generative AI & Data Science)

Kick-start your professional adventure in our R&D Excellence Centers by joining multiple expert teams in an international rotation program. During this 2-year program you’ll rotate through different teams, gain hands-on experience, and contribute to real-world projects that impact millions globally. The program is designed to accelerate your development, broaden your technical expertise, and help you discover your ideal career path.

Once you complete this exciting program, you will continue your career within VIAVI collaborating with and contributing to your designated team.

This rotational program offers early-career engineers the opportunity to explore three specialised areas.

• FPGA Engineering
• RF Engineering
• AI Engineering (Generative AI & Data Science)

We seek curious, collaborative, and driven individuals who are excited by innovation and eager to learn. If you thrive in agile environments and want to make a global impact through engineering excellence, VIAVI is the place for you. If you fit one of the below profiles, we would love to hear from you!

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

FPGA Engineer

As an FPGA Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing FPGA applications focused on digital signal processing and communication protocols. You’ll create and execute test benches to validate performance and timing, while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineers. Your role will involve optimizing designs for performance, power efficiency, and resource utilization, as well as debugging and troubleshooting complex FPGA implementations.

Additionally, you’ll support the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept through to production deployment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer/Optical Engineering or related field
• Proficiency in VHDL/Verilog and FPGA development tools
• Strong grasp of digital signal processing and timing analysis
• Experience with simulation and verification tools
• Familiarity with telecom/networking protocols
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

RF Engineer

As an RF Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and testing RF circuits and systems used in telecom and network equipment. Your work will involve performing RF simulations and lab validations, including analysis of S-parameters and noise figures. You’ll collaborate closely with hardware, software, and mechanical engineering teams to support product development and resolve technical issues. Additionally,…