Infinera is the global supplier of innovative networking solutions. Our customers include the leading service providers, data center operators, internet content providers (ICPs), cable operators, enterprises, and government agencies worldwide, including 9 of the top 10 Tier 1 service providers and 6 of the top 7 ICPs. We design, develop and deliver hardware and software for fiber-based connectivity solutions that span access, aggregation, metro, long haul, and submarine network. Our industry-leading, trendsetting edge-to-core solutions provide the foundation for many of the world’s largest and most demanding networks that generate billions in service revenue for our customers.

Optical Systems Engineer

Member of Infinera's Embedded Architecture team.  Responsible for experimental testing and methodologies to drive the design verification of distributed optical controls and optical performance of Infinera's transmission systems.  A unique opportunity to contribute to the design and architecture of highly-advanced optical transport systems based on disruptive photonic integration technology.

Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities

• Design verification of Infinera transmission systems.  This includes test plan creation and execution in alignment with system requirements, development of test infrastructure and processes, troubleshooting, and documentation.  Cross-functional collaboration with Software, Firmware, and Hardware teams aimed at delivering high-quality products with aggressive timelines.
• Validation of the optical performance of new hardware including ROADMs based on wavelength-selective and multi-cast switches, super-channel coherent transponders, optical performance monitors, and hybrid Raman-EDFA line cards.
• Investigation of potential integration possibilities of Infinera's line system with 3rd party optical equipment as well as cross-platform feasibility studies across Infinera's product suite.