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Principal Engineer, Network Protocol Architect - Ayar Labs
Software Engineer
Lead the design of next‑generation optical networking protocols to accelerate AI data pipelines, leveraging co‑packaged optics and high‑speed data movement technologies.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and evolve optical network protocols that enable data to move at the speed of light for AI workloads.
- Collaborate with customers and internal design teams to translate performance requirements into scalable protocol solutions.
- Drive end‑to‑end design, from physical layer specifications to software stack integration.
- Validate protocol performance through simulation, prototyping, and field testing.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across cross‑functional teams.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in network protocol design, with a focus on high‑speed optical or photonic systems.
- Deep knowledge of co‑packaged optics (CPO) and optical networking technologies.
- Proficiency in performance modeling, simulation tools, and low‑level software development.
- Strong communication skills and a proven track record of delivering complex technical solutions.
- Experience working with AI data pipelines and large‑scale distributed systems is a plus.
Skills
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