Photonics System Engineer

Change the world. Love your job. At TI, System Engineers work to identify ideal roadmap opportunities for a business and are responsible for defining new products and platforms based on market opportunity. To do this, they leverage strong technical knowledge of our existing portfolio, deep understanding of the technologies, standards and protocols within an industry or end equipment, and an ability to engage with customers and translate their requirements into technical specifications that will solve their problems. Systems engineers also partner closely with marketing and applications engineers, as well as design teams, to ensure our roadmap is both meeting customer and market requirements and is technically optimized and manufacturable at a price and cost point that makes sense for the business. Responsibilities for a

Photonics System Engineer:

Owns and discerns optical market trends and requirements Attend trade shows and engage with external customers directly Emphasis/focus on datacom market applications Represents TI within the industry through Standards body engagement Attend Standards-setting meetings (OIF, IEEE (incl. E4AI), XPO-MSA, LPO-MSA, OSFP-MSA, Open CPX) Communicate industry directions back to internal teams Establishes internal product requirements through standards/market updates Define test requirements/conditions in spec compliance matrix (i.e. Starfish) Drive multi-disciplinary discussions (e.g. design, qual/rel, applications) to align product definition with implementation Influences Optical Engine Roadmap Support optical systems owner in roadmap (i.e. Aaron) EIC-to-PIC interface (2.5D, 3D packaging) CPO technical requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum requirements: Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optoelectronics, or related field 5+ years industry experience in high-volume manufacturing of optical engines (EIC, PIC), preferably in datacom applications Strong organizational skills with multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural collaboration experience Analytical ability to solve complex design and manufacturing challenges Experience promoting/marketing ICs and driving design wins by providing system solutions Strong customer facing skills Preferred qualifications: Prior experience with silicon photonics and high-speed optical device fabrication Hands-on optical bench lab skills for customer support and debug Ability to establish strong relationships with key stakeholders critical to success, both internally and externally Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to quickly ramp on new systems and processes Ability to take the initiative and drive for results Strong time management skills that enable on-time project delivery

ABOUT US

Why TI? Engineer your future. We empower our employees to truly own their career and development. Come collaborate with some of the smartest people in the world to shape the future of electronics. We're different by design. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives are what push innovation forward and what make TI stronger. We value each and every voice, and look forward to hearing yours. Meet the people of TI Benefits that benefit you. We offer competitive pay and benefits designed to help you and your family live your best life. Your well-being is important to us. About Texas Instruments Texas Instruments Incorporated (

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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. Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse, inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, national origin, gender, gender identity and expression, age, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you are interested in this position, please apply to this requisition. TI does not make recruiting or hiring decisions based on citizenship, immigration status or national origin. However, if TI determines that information access or export control restrictions based upon applicable laws and regulations would prohibit you from working in this position without first obtaining an export license, TI expressly reserves the right not to seek such a license for you and either offer you a different position that does not require an export license or decline to move forward with your employment.

JOB INFO

Job Identification 25010569 Job Category Engineering - Product Dev Posting Date 05/08/2026, 12:06 PM Degree Level Master's Degree Locations 4555 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA, 95054, US Base Range Info Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The base pay range for this role is shown below. Base Range $175,000 - $282,000 per year ECL/GTC Required Yes Texas Instruments is an equal opportunity employer.