Backed by Redpoint.
About the role
As an Optical Product Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in validating and ensuring the quality of Lumilens’ photonic components, modules, and systems. This role blends hands-on production testing with test development and reporting, supporting both new product introduction (NPI) and volume manufacturing.
What they're looking for
- BS or MS in Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related technical field
- 8+ years of industry experience in optical or fiber component testing preferred
- Prior exposure to photonics, telecom, or high-speed networking systems is a plus
- Hands-on experience with optical test instruments (e.g., optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, polarization controllers, bit-error-rate testers)
- Familiarity with communication interfaces and test automation tools
- Ability to write or adapt scripts for automation (Python, LabVIEW, Visual Basic, Shell scripting a plus)
More about this role
At Lumilens we are building the critical photonics infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI supercomputing. From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a new era of computing - faster, cooler, and massively more efficient.
We’re a well-funded startup backed by Mayfield and led by veterans who’ve built and scaled some of the most transformative technologies in the industry. At Lumilens, we’re developing high-speed photonics products purpose-built to power the future of AI infrastructure and high-performance computing.
This isn’t incremental innovation, it’s a ground-floor opportunity to rethink the optical layer from the silicon up. You’ll work alongside a team of world-class engineers solving some of the hardest challenges in scaling optical systems. Every line of code, every design decision, every breakthrough you help deliver will shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
If you're looking for mission, momentum, and the chance to make an outsized impact, jump on the rocket ship. We’re just getting started.
As an Optical Product Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in validating and ensuring the quality of Lumilens’ photonic...
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