Hardware Engineering Director - Optical Interconnects
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Location: Ottawa, ON K1A 0A5
Description:
Hardware Engineering Director - Optical Interconnects
Department: Hardware & Optical Systems
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Type: Full-time
Hyperlume is pioneering the future of AI infrastructure through revolutionary low-power, high-bandwidth optical interconnects using microLED and advanced packaging technologies. We're looking for a Hardware Engineering Director to lead the design and productization of our next-generation active optical cables, enabling scalable optical connectivity for AI and HPC systems.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Why Join Hyperlume?
At Hyperlume, you'll work at the intersection of optics, electronics, and AI, helping shape the future of scalable and energy-efficient data center infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to lead the hardware efforts for one of the most promising next-gen interconnect platforms-from prototype to product.
We're backed by world-class investors including Intel Capital, LG, BDC, and ArcTern and are growing our presence in Canada, Taiwan, and the U.S.
Department: Hardware & Optical Systems
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Job Type: Full-time
Hyperlume is pioneering the future of AI infrastructure through revolutionary low-power, high-bandwidth optical interconnects using microLED and advanced packaging technologies. We're looking for a Hardware Engineering Director to lead the design and productization of our next-generation active optical cables, enabling scalable optical connectivity for AI and HPC systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end development of high-speed optical pulggable cable systems (800G/1.6T and beyond) based on Hyperlume's microLED platform.
- Drive system architecture, board-level design, packaging, and optical-electrical co-design from concept to pilot production for OSFP module and CPO platform.
- Build and manage a high-performance hardware team across disciplines: signal integrity, opto-electronics, thermal, mechanical, and system validation.
- Own the bring-up and testing of evaluation boards, cable assemblies, and early prototypes in close collaboration with silicon and optics teams.
- Define and implement validation strategies and manufacturing test plans for high-volume production readiness.
- Collaborate closely with external partners across silicon, packaging, and fiber optics ecosystem to align technical milestones.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD's in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in high-speed interconnects, optical modules, or cable development.
- Strong background in signal integrity, optical coupling, packaging integration, and system-level testing.
- Proven experience in leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams and delivering complex hardware products.
- Hands-on experience with pluggable form factors, active optical cables, or optical engines.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with 100G/200G/800G optical link budgets and link architectures.
- Familiarity with optical fiber coupling, VCSELs/microLEDs, photodiodes, and related packaging.
- Exposure to volume manufacturing, DVT, and compliance testing.
- Background in AI or HPC interconnect requirements is a plus.
Why Join Hyperlume?
At Hyperlume, you'll work at the intersection of optics, electronics, and AI, helping shape the future of scalable and energy-efficient data center infrastructure. You'll have the opportunity to lead the hardware efforts for one of the most promising next-gen interconnect platforms-from prototype to product.
We're backed by world-class investors including Intel Capital, LG, BDC, and ArcTern and are growing our presence in Canada, Taiwan, and the U.S.