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Systems Architect SPE

MACOM


Job Location:

Newport Beach, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 184000 - 250000
Posted: 21 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Company Overview:

MACOM designs and manufactures semiconductor products for DataCenter Telecommunication and Industrial and Defense in Lowell Massachusetts MACOM has design centers and salesoffices throughout North America Europe and Asia. MACOM is certified to theISO9001 international quality standard and ISO14001 environmental managementstandard.

MACOM has more than 75 years of application expertise withmultiple design centers Si GaAs and InP fabrication manufacturing assemblyand test and operational facilities throughout North America Europe andAsia. Click here to view our facilities. addition MACOM offers foundry services that represents a key corecompetency within our business.

MACOM sells and distributes products globally via asales channel comprised of a direct field sales force authorized sales representativesand leading industry distributors. Our sales team is trained across all of ourproducts to give our customers insights into our entire portfolio.

Job Summary:

We are looking fora talented semiconductor Systems Architect SPE with direct experience related to High-Speed Physical Layer components (LaserDrivers TIAs DSPs Equalizers) in high-speed networking applications.

Responsibilities:

  • Define next generation products (specs features etc.) based on future customer needs innovative ideas competitive analysis standards trends marketing and R&D inputs cost constraints etc.
  • Work closely with R&D throughout the design phase and until production release to address any definition-related topic.
  • Prepare technical material to influence standardization activities ensure new product alignment.
  • Attend standardization group meetings (IEEE OIF SFF PCI-SIG).
  • Visit key customers to understand their challenges/needs and promote new products.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree required. Masters in electrical engineering preferred.
  • 10 years related semiconductor Product Definition / Standardization experience.
  • Experience with standardization bodies processes past attendance of standardization meetings and calls
  • System level experience with Networking technologies (Laser Drivers TIAs DSPs Equalizers).
  • Good analog and mixed signal circuitry knowledge.
  • Self-driven strong troubleshooting skills as well as adhering to project deadlines and business objectives.
  • Able to work in and foster a teamwork environment with a demonstrated ability to share technical knowledge with others.
  • Must be an effective communicator with the ability to interface at all levels within the organization possessing a thorough command of the
  • English language written as well as verbal.
  • Willing to travel over 20% of time including international travel.

The Salary Range forthis position is $184000 - $250000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors including but not limited to work location relevant candidates experience education and specificknowledge skills and abilities.

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU)awards and cash bonuses solely at MACOMs discretion subject to individualand company performance.

Benefits: This position offers acomprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

  • Health dental and vision insurance.
  • Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Free access to Gym onsite

EEO:
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to adiverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or jobapplicant on the basis of race color religion sex gender identity sexualorientation national origin age disability genetic information veteranstatus military service marital status or any other category protected underapplicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:
Reasonable Accommodation. MACOM is committed to working with and providingreasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mentaldisabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonableaccommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call1- or email Provide your name phonenumber and the position title and location in which you are interested andnature of accommodation needed and we will get back to you. We also workwith current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order toperform the essential functions of their jobs.


Required Experience:

Staff IC


About Company

MACOM designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor products for the Telecommunications, Industrial and Defense, and Data Center industries.

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