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Senior Applications Engineer

M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc
Milpitas, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/2/2026
MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.

MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers' success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.

Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!

Senior Applications Engineer

The Applications Engineer will work with customer, marketing and sales for successful sales completion via direct customer support for telecom and datacom products. This includes data collection, creating technical documents, working directly with customer labs, and with a multi-disciplinary team with multiple locations.

The ideal candidate is an inventive problem solver that is capable of working through tough technical challenges and implement viable solutions.

The role will be based at Milpitas, CA.

The key responsibilities of this application engineer comprise:

The primary technical support point of contact for customers

Provide customers with product training of simulation, data sheets, evaluation boards, application notes, etc.

Provide customers with design assistance, system debugging

Review reports, customer data, perform engineering analysis and study customer systems to develop full understanding of the customers' applications and product architecture.

Able to understand customer needs and work with the other company colleagues to develop competitive and creative technical solutions.

Manage multiple projects and follow up on various tasks to ensure timely support and execution.

Ensure clear and accurate external and internal reporting and communication.

Job Qualifications

Strong academic and technical background in electrical engineering. At minimum a BSEE is required, and an MSEE is preferred.

Minimum of 5 years of related electrical design or semiconductor applications engineering.

Able to lead technical discussions and to present technical features and benefits of our products.

Ability to work in a team environment and strong communications skills are essential.

Experience building 100G, 200G and 400G optical transmission setup and testing is required.

Experience with high performance analog applications is required.

Proven track record on test measurements, data analysis and condense results to support Marketing, Sales and Customers is required.

Experience building optical transmission module and associated standards is required.

Background in Design, Product, Evaluation, or Test Engineering in a mixed signal or analog environment is considered beneficial to a successful candidate.

Lab experience including advanced test and measurement instruments such as sampling and AWG, RTO, SA, PNA/VNA, OSA, DCA and BERT.

EEO:

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation:

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call 1- or email Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM's discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Salary Range

The Salary Range for this position is $97,000 - $168,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates' experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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

Health, dental, and vision insurance.

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.

Paid time off.

Professional development opportunities.

Salary : $97,000 - $168,000

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