Senior High Speed Electro Optics Engineer

Israel, Yokneam April 17, 2026 Full Time Workday

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Take part in realizing the next generation of on-chip optical communication platforms for data centers! NVIDIA's electro optics group is looking for an experienced Electro Optic Engineer to join us in our captivating experimental lab efforts to develop, test and characterize Silicon Photonics based high-speed optical communication devices. The role involves development and implementation of electro optical experimental setups from the basic component level all the way to link-level high-speed characterizations and post-Silicon testing.

What you'll be doing:

  • Take part in bring-up of Nvidia’s next switches and transceivers in their early stages.

  • Characterization of electro-optical components and subsystems in their development stage, including development of novel electro-optical characterization setups.

  • Be a part of a highly skilled and professional team, and work closely with experts in the field of Silicon Photonics.

  • Work with top of the art high-speed testing equipment (Scopes, PPG, AWG, BERT).

  • Define testing requirements for new sub-systems based on electrical and optical specifications.

  • The expectation is for minimum 3 days on-site presence due to the experimental nature of the role.

What we need to see:

  • MSc degree (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering \ Physics related degree in engineering or electro-optics fields is required.

  • Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in electro-optical lab work.

  • Strong capability for learning and entering new fields and passion for experimental observation of physical phenomena.

  • Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills, with an ability to guide and influence.

  • Ability and willingness to take ownership and lead activities.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or comparable professional experience.

  • Proven experience with high-speed communication systems and high-speed lab optical equipment.

  • Deep understanding of technology and passion for what you do.

  • Programming skills in MATLAB/ Python.

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and forward-thinking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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