Sr Staff Engineer Program Manager
Core
Lead end-to-end program execution for a portfolio of next-generation optical engines and connectivity solutions for cloud and AI data centers.
Role type
Senior Principal Program Manager (Semiconductor/Optical Systems)
Builds
High-bandwidth optical interconnects (intra-data center, campus, DCI) using PAM4 DSPs, coherent-lite DSPs, and co-packaged optical engines.
Domain
Semiconductor industry, Optical Communications, Cloud Infrastructure, AI Data Centers
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Program management, cross-functional leadership, risk mitigation, strategic planning, stakeholder communication, project scheduling, resource planning
Preferred skills
Experience with Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, JIRA, PowerPoint, Excel
Technologies
PAM4 optical DSPs, coherent-lite DSPs, co-packaged optical engines, DCI optical modules
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end program execution from concept to production ramp, translate design specs into realized products, drive alignment across photonics/analog/packaging teams, coordinate concurrent workstreams, manage milestones (test, reliability, sampling, ramp), mitigate program risks, provide structured reporting to executives.
Seniority
Senior Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight