Optical DSP Chief Architect

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 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, SerDes, 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.