Lead Systems Application Engineer (software)

The role

This person will lead software-driven system integration for 51.2T and next-gen switches. They will support AI networking platforms and high-speed optical interconnects through software integration, API-level control, automation, and system-level debugging.

What you will do

• Lead software-driven system integration for 51.2T and next-gen switches.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers.
• Debug complex interoperability issues spanning switch OS/SDKs, DSP firmware, protocol stacks, and optical module control interfaces.
• Create and run customer demos, software workflows, and validation scripts.
• Collaborate across software, optical, hardware, thermal, and mechanical engineering teams.
• Develop scripts, tools, and automation to accelerate triage, link tuning, and test execution.
• Stay current on industry standards and emerging technologies in AI networking, module management protocols, and switch software architectures.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong understanding of optical transceivers, including control interfaces, configuration protocols, and performance metrics.
• Extensive hands-on experience with DSP configuration tools, module firmware interaction, and high-speed link debugging.
• Deep familiarity with AI networking switch software, including OS/SDK configuration, management protocols, and Layer 1/Layer 2 behavior.
• Strong proficiency with Python or similar scripting languages for automation, debug, and system-level validation.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments and collaborate effectively across dispersed, cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience working with 800G modules, 1.6T architectures, or 51.2T switches
• Prior experience with leading optical-transceiver or networking-system companies

Benefits

• Competitive salary and significant equity compensation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Direct impact on groundbreaking technology shaping the future of AI and data centers.
• Opportunity to work with a highly experienced and collaborative team.
• Dynamic and innovative work environment
• Opportunity for rapid career growth

About the company

Lumilens is building photonics infrastructure for AI supercomputing, including chip-to-chip optical interconnects and scalable photonic engines. It is a well-funded startup backed by Mayfield.