Photonics Applications Engineer
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LocationUnited States
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 3, 2026 · 4d ago
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Highly motivated and experienced Senior Applications Engineer
Lead customer support, debug, and characterization of next-generation optical ICs, electrical ICs, silicon-photonics-based optical sub-assemblies, and optical engines for high-speed data communications applications
Architect, assemble, and bring up high-speed (> 50 GHz) bench test setups
Drive high quality, accurate, and high throughput measurement procedures and reporting
May also supervise and mentor junior applications engineers
Benefits
Health insurance
Change the world. Love your job.
Texas Instruments (TI) is out front and ready for the next big challenge. Our innovations are at the core of nearly every electronics product in use today. And it doesn’t stop there. We’re developing breakthrough technology to power the world’s future innovations as well. TI is committed to building a better future — from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. Put your talent to work with us.
About the role
Our business has very high growth in TI and is in a segment where the market is fast growing. We’re searching for applications engineer who have the passion and excitement to grow, innovative, take an active role in product definition, execute the characterization until ramp, and provide post ramp application support to customers.
The Texas Instruments Optical Signal Chain and Controllers team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Applications Engineer to lead customer support, debug, and characterization of next-generation optical ICs, electrical ICs, silicon-photonics-based optical sub-assemblies, and optical engines for high-speed data communications applications. You will be the link between product design and customer experience, playing a pivotal role in the product lifecycle by solving technical challenges, integrating devices into customer systems and translating feedback into design improvements. In addition, you will architect, assemble, and bring up high-speed (> 50 GHz) bench test setups while driving high quality, accurate, and high throughput measurement procedures and reporting. You may also supervise and mentor junior applications engineers.
Key Responsibilities
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Hands-On Customer Support Leadership: Drive external-facing interactions, answering customer and partner questions and supporting design-in activities for new products.
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Test Setup Development: Lead the specification, assembly, and validation of custom, high-speed (> 50GHz) electrical, electro-optical, and optical-optical die-level test setups.
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Equipment & Tool Management: Identify, select, and procure necessary test tools and equipment; partner directly with equipment vendors to bring up and troubleshoot measurement systems.
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Device Characterization Strategy & Execution: Collaborate with design teams and product architects to formulate comprehensive test plans across die, package, and board levels. Must be strongly familiar with industry standard practices for high-volume high-speed electrical and optical characterization.
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Data Management & Visualization: Build and maintain structured databases of measurement data; analyze and report out findings using data visualization tools.
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Leadership & Supervision: Direct, coordinate, and supervise the daily testing efforts of junior applications engineers. Coordinate application and validation efforts across multiple global sites.
Why TI?
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The future starts here. As a TIer, you’ll play a critical role in defining the next era of semiconductor technology and help create the innovations that shape the world around us.
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Surround yourself with a team of innovators who value your unique perspective and will challenge you to bring your best self to work every day. We believe that fostering a culture of collaboration fuels both personal growth and technological breakthroughs. Explore our company culture.
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At TI, your success goes beyond your work. Take advantage of comprehensive benefits designed to support your total well-being at work and in life, from competitive compensation to extensive health coverage and wellness programs. Learn more about our benefits offerings.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.
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Hiring process
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