Lead Systems Applications Engineer

About Lumilens

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. 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 optics, systems, and scale. 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.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated System Application Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with AI networking switch architecture and configurations, along with a deep understanding of optical transceivers on switches. This role involves supporting customers with 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers on 51.2T and beyond switches.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide expert support for 51.2T and beyond switch configurations, with a focus on 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers.
• Serve as the technical support manager, supporting customers to understand their technical requirements and provide tailored solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI networking switches and optical transceivers.
• Conduct customer demos and provide hands-on support for switch configurations.
• Collaborate with multifunctional teams, including optical, software, hardware, mechanical, and thermal.
• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in AI networking and optical transceivers.

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