The ideal candidate brings deep experience in optical engine firmware, defines ARM- and RISC-V-based control architectures, generates digital requirements for custom optical control ASICs, drives robust firmware development flow and CI, and mentors engineers across programs. This role spans module management, CMIS implementation, PIC control algorithms, calibration, manufacturing and test firmware, and close collaboration with optical systems, DSP, ASIC, manufacturing, test, calibration, and reliability teams.