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We design and build advanced hardware that moves massive amounts of information quickly and efficiently between computer systems in data centers around the world. Our technology improves performance while reducing energy use and environmental impact, supporting the rapid growth of AI and cloud services. At Ranovus, you’ll join a collaborative, inclusive team that values learning, flexibility, and meaningful work with global impact.\nThe Opportunity\nRanovus is seeking a Senior Application Engineer / Senior Field Application Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving customer adoption and design wins for our Odin™ Silicon Photonics platform.\nThis is a highly technical, customer-facing role for a seasoned professional who thrives at the intersection of system architecture, hands-on engineering, and strategic customer engagement. You will act as a trusted technical authority for customers while shaping product direction through deep collaboration with internal engineering and product teams.\nHow You’ll Contribute\nOwn the technical engagement with key customers and partners, serving as the lead technical authority from early architecture discussions through deployment and production\nDrive strategic design wins with hyperscale’s, AI system builders, ASIC vendors, and system integrators by aligning Ranovus technology with customer roadmaps\nPartner closely with business development and marketing to identify high-value applications, influence account strategy, and support long-term customer success\nTranslate complex customer requirements into clear technical inputs for product management and engineering teams, influencing architecture, features, and roadmap priorities\nLead system integration, platform bring-up, and debug activities for customer designs incorporating Ranovus silicon photonics solutions\nDeliver compelling technical demonstrations, deep-dive reviews, and executive-level presentations for customers and at major industry events\nContribute to high-quality technical collateral including application notes, reference designs, evaluation guides, and customer training material\nWhat You’ll Bring\n5+ years of experience as a Field Application Engineer, Application Engineer, or System Engineer in a semiconductor, optical, or systems company\nDeep hands-on expertise in high-speed SerDes and electrical/optical interconnects, including hardware bring-up and system-level debug\nStrong background supporting datacenter, AI networking, or telecom customers in highly technical, customer-driven environments\nDemonstrated success enabling new products, supporting customer evaluations, and securing production design wins\nSolid understanding of optical communications, silicon photonics, and data center architectures\nWorking knowledge of industry standards and ecosystems such as IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, OIF, PCIe/CXL, and relevant MSAs\nFamiliarity with AI networking infrastructure, including scale-up and scale-out system architectures\nExcellent technical communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at both engineering and senior technical leadership levels\nStrong analytical mindset with proven troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and system-level thinking skills\nComfortable operating with high autonomy in a fast-paced, cross-functional, and customer-focused environment\nAsset\nExperience with CPO, LPO, NPO, and pluggable optical module technologies\nExposure to lasers, high-speed optical transceivers, and photonic integrated circuits (PICs)\nExperience spanning hardware design, software interaction, system verification, and qualification\nHands-on experience supporting on-site customer bring-up and partner engagements\nRequired education\nPostgraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related field\nExceptional candidates with a bachelor’s degree and significant relevant experience will be considered\nWe appreciate the time you invest in exploring opportunities with us. At Ranovus, we believe diverse perspectives and a strong sense of belonging are essential to building innovative technology and resilient teams. If your experience does not match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, growth, and the unique strengths each person brings.\nRanovus is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including those from equity deserving and underrepresented communities. We are committed to an accessible recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available at any stage of the hiring process upon request by reaching out to our Talent team at .\nWe are committed to delivering a respectful and transparent candidate experience, with clear and timely communication at every stage of the process. From time to time, we may use technology to support elements of our hiring process. These tools are designed to enhance consistency and efficiency, not replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by people, guided by care, context, and fairness.\nThank you for your interest in joining Ranovus. 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