Photonics Specialist

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Photonics Specialist Singapore-Techpt, SGP Summary: VIAVI Solutions is seeking a highly creative and hands-on Photonics Specialist to join the CTO Innovation Center in Singapore. This role involves leading fast prototyping and validation of next-generation solutions in optical, photonic, AI-assisted, and high-speed connectivity test technologies, and collaborating with global R&D teams to define the future of test & measurement. Key innovation domains include silicon photonics, co-packaged optics (CPO), DCI/optical interconnects, all-photonic networks, 6G-ready optical test architectures, and AI-automated intelligent test solutions. Duties & Responsibilities: Job Description: VIAVI Solutions is seeking a highly creative and hands-on Photonics Specialist to join the CTO Innovation Center in Singapore. This role involves leading fast prototyping and validation of next-generation solutions in optical, photonic, AI-assisted, and high-speed connectivity test technologies, and collaborating with global R&D teams to define the future of test & measurement. Key innovation domains include silicon photonics, co-packaged optics (CPO), DCI/optical interconnects, all-photonic networks, 6G-ready optical test architectures, and AI-automated intelligent test solutions. Key Responsibilities 1. Rapid Photonic Prototyping Lead the optical communication technology including designing and building prototypes for test solutions for silicon photonics, CPO, optical transceivers, DCI testing, and next-generation photonic test platforms. Conduct feasibility studies, system bring-up, optical characterization, and performance validation. 2. AI-Automated Test Development Lead the development of AI-assisted testing workflows for photonic and high-speed optical systems. Build intelligent test routines using machine learning for calibration, optimization, anomaly detection, and root-cause analysis. Explore autonomous test benches, reinforcement-learning-based test strategies, or digital-twin-driven optical test automation. Prototype AI-driven decision engines

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