Product Line Manager, Coherent Optical Transceivers
Core
Define and execute multi-year product strategy for next-generation coherent optical transceivers, bridging server clusters to subsea cables for hyperscalers and telecom providers.
Role type
Senior Product Line Manager (Optical Communications)
Builds
High-speed coherent optical interconnects and PAM4 DSP technologies for cloud hyperscalers and AI data centers
Domain
Optical communications, high-speed networking, semiconductor transceivers
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Product lifecycle management, market analysis, PRD creation, NPI execution, volume scaling, hardware/optical product strategy, customer requirement translation, industry standards knowledge (IEEE, OIF, MSAs), optical transmission properties
Preferred skills
Silicon photonics integration, DSP system engineering, high-speed electro-optic characterization, AI/ML data center network architectures, low-power optical interconnect paradigms (LPO/LRO, CPO), multi-source agreements
Technologies
Coherent optical transceivers (400ZR/800ZR/OpenZR+), QSFP-DD, OSFP, IEEE, OIF, MSAs
Responsibilities
Define product strategy and roadmap, orchestrate full lifecycle from concept to volume scaling, align cross-functional teams (hardware, silicon photonics, DSP, ops, manufacturing), engage with industry technical leaders and OEMs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
