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As part of Infinera's Optical Systems Group, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to the design and architecture of optical transport systems for Infinera’s disruptive pluggable transponder technology.  You will be responsible for architecting and implementing new optical hardware and software platforms in collaboration with our Systems Engineering and Software Development teams.  You will also be responsible for the experimental investigation of transmission performance.

Title: Optical Systems Architect

Location: San Jose, CA

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzing and simulating optical network line system architecture options

• Developing key specifications and baseline designs for new optical line system cards including optical amplifiers, ROADMs and optical multiplexers

• Designing and validating control algorithms and optical performance monitoring to optimize end-to-end optical performance. 

• Owning the detailed hardware and software design documentation used by development, test and field teams and reviewing with multi-site engineering teams

• Supporting experimental analysis of component/module capabilities and technological feasibility of new platforms

• Experimentally analyzing the impact of optical impairments (including chromatic dispersion, PDL, polarization transients, filtering, crosstalk, nonlinearities) on transmission

• Developing system design rules and performance models

• Demonstrating pluggable optics transmission capabilities to key customers

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Hands-on experience with DWDM transmission systems including passive optical networks, coherent transponders, EDFAs, Raman amplifiers and ROADMs

• Knowledge of advanced coherent modulation formats including practical experience with their transmission

• Extensive experience with automated data acquisition and analysis using high-speed electro-optic test and measurement equipment

• Experience with optical link design including power budgets, OSNR calculations, and transmission penalties

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Excellent programming, analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Highly motivated team player adept at cross-functional interaction

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Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Optics/Engineering + 2 years of experience or M.S. in Optics/Electrical Engineering + 7 years of experience

About Infinera

Infinera Corporation is a San Jose, California-based global manufacturer of innovative Wavelength division multiplexing (WDM)-based packet optical transmission equipment and IP transport technologies for the telecommunications service provider market. Our technology enables enterprises, governments, carriers, and cloud operators to scale network bandwidth, accelerate service innovation, and automate network operations. Infinera is a pioneer in designing and manufacturing of large-scale photonic integrated circuits (PICs). www.infinera.com

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