Senior Manager System Verification (SVT)
About this role
About the Role:
We are seeking a Senior Manager / Director of System Verification (SVT) to lead validation strategy and execution for disruptive coherent optical DSP technology targeting data center applications. This role combines hands-on system verification with team leadership, requiring deep expertise in DSP, communications, and optical systems.
You will own end-to-end system validation, drive cross-functional execution, and work directly with hyperscaler customers to qualify coherent optical modules from ecosystem partners.
What you Will Do:
- Own end-to-end system verification strategy and execution for coherent DSP products
- Translate system requirements into DSP performance targets (equalization, timing/carrier recovery)
- Define link budgets and align DSP performance with optical components and module partners.
- Lead system modeling and correlation with lab measurements (e.g., RONSR, sensitivity)
- Oversee development of golden reference transceivers for system correlation and benchmarking.
- Drive system bring-up, debug, and optimization across DSP, optics, and analog front-end.
- Build and lead a high-performing SVT team; define methodologies and test coverage.
- Partner with customers and module vendors to accelerate qualification and deployment.
What you Will Bring:
- MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Communications, or related field
- 12 or more years in coherent optical or high-speed communication systems
- Proven leadership in system validation of coherent DSP products
- Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation (scope, DCA, AWG, BERT) and automation
- Strong programming skills (Python, MATLAB, or C++)
Core Expertise
- Digital communications and coherent DSP algorithms
- Optical impairments and link budgeting
- Coherent modulation (QPSK, 16QAM, higher-order QAM) and FEC (KP4, SD-FEC)
- Fixed-point implementation and system-level performance optimization
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with 112G/224G SERDES and high-speed electrical interfaces
- Familiarity with framer/deframer architectures (KP4/RS-FEC, datacenter interfaces)
- Experience with coherent pluggable modules and reference platforms
Salary Range for US
$150,000 - $300,000 Base Annually
The final offer will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
Company at a glance
Celero Communications develops advanced coherent DSP solutions that enable high-bandwidth, low-power optical connectivity for AI infrastructure. Founded in 2024 by industry leaders from Marvell, Inphi, Broadcom, and ClariPhy, Celero combines deep expertise in analog design, digital signal processing, and system architecture to redefine how data centers connect and scale across large AI networks. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California, with design centers in Canada and Argentina.
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