Director, Software Manufacturing
Core
Lead strategy and execution of software systems enabling high-volume manufacturing of next-generation optical transceivers (800G, 1.6T+), driving yield, test, calibration, and production efficiency.
Role type
Director, Software Manufacturing
Builds
Scalable test, calibration, and data infrastructure for NPI and HVM of optical transceivers and photonic devices
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing / Optical transceivers / Photonics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Manufacturing software architecture, Test automation, Production systems design, Yield optimization, Data-driven failure analysis, MES integration, Team leadership, NPI to HVM transition management, Contract manufacturer coordination, Programming (Python/C++)
Preferred skills
Optical transceiver expertise (QSFP, OSFP), Silicon photonics background, Factory automation system development, DSP-based system calibration, Hyperscaler customer support experience
Technologies
MES systems, Python, C/C++, Optical alignment tools, DSP tuning frameworks
Responsibilities
Define software roadmap for manufacturing systems, Architect scalable test and data infrastructure, Develop frameworks for yield and throughput optimization, Lead implementation of automated test and calibration systems, Partner with cross-functional teams for manufacturable designs, Build and scale a high-performing software manufacturing team
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on engineering
