Optical Network Engineer
About the team: OpenAI’s Hardware organization develops silicon and system-level solutions designed for the unique demands of advanced AI workloads. The team is responsible for building the next generation of AI-native silicon while working closely with software and research partners to co-design hardware tightly integ
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Optical Network Engineer at OpenAI in San Francisco. UpJobz keeps this listing high-signal for applicants targeting serious high-tech roles across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. About the team: OpenAI’s Hardware organization develops silicon and system-level solutions designed for the unique demands of advanced AI workloads. The team is responsible for building the next generation of AI-native silicon while working closely with software and research partners to co-design hardware tightly integ
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- Lead evaluation and validation of optical components and subsystems, including laser-based elements, in lab and production-representative environments.
- Support end-to-end optical testing for IM/DD interconnects (e.g., module/system bring-up, characterization, debug, and readiness for scale).
- Work with external partners to align on development milestones, performance targets, and quality expectations.
- Own technical issue triage and resolution across performance, reliability, and manufacturability topics.
- Collaborate across internal teams to support integration, rollout, and operational success at scale.
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