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Investigates the feasibility of applying scientific principles and concepts to potential inventions and products. Plans and executes applied research. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories, and may contribute to scientific literature and conferences. May participate in development of patent applications. May coordinate interdepartmental activities and research efforts.Duties & Responsibilities:\nAbout the Role\nVIAVI is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer, Silicon Photonics & Optical Systems to join our CTO Innovation Center in Singapore. This role focuses on developing next-generation silicon photonics technologies, advanced optical components, and innovative test and measurement solutions supporting AI data centers, high-speed optical transport, coherent communications, and future telecommunications networks.\nThe successful candidate will help define the next generation of optical technologies while developing advanced validation methodologies for integrated photonic devices, optical modules, transceivers, and high-speed interconnects. Working across research, product engineering, and strategic technology initiatives, you will help expand VIAVI’s leadership in optical innovation while enabling our customers to confidently deploy increasingly complex optical networks.\nThis position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of photonic device innovation, optical system design, advanced test automation, AI-assisted characterization, and future network architectures.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, develop, and evaluate next-generation silicon photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), optical engines, and advanced optical interconnect technologies.\nLead research and development activities in silicon photonics, coherent optics, co-packaged optics (CPO), linear pluggable optics (LPO), optical I/O, and emerging AI data center optical architectures.\nDevelop advanced optical characterization methodologies for photonic components, integrated optical modules, coherent transceivers, lasers, modulators, detectors, optical switches, and passive photonic devices.\nDesign innovative laboratory validation platforms and automated optical test solutions supporting both product development and manufacturing.\nDevelop AI-assisted optical measurement techniques that improve characterization speed, accuracy, and predictive quality analysis.\nSupport optical component qualification, reliability analysis, environmental stress testing, and production yield optimization.\nPartner with semiconductor foundries, optical component manufacturers, and strategic ecosystem partners to accelerate technology commercialization.\nContribute to future technology roadmaps spanning telecommunications, AI infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, quantum networking, and emerging photonic computing platforms.\nDrive innovation through patents, technical publications, industry standards participation, and collaborative research programs.\nPre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:\nRequired 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