Director System Application Engineering
Core
Lead customer-facing system engineering for next-generation AI networking platforms and high-speed optical interconnects, defining technical engagement models for deploying 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers across 51.2T-class switch architectures.
Role type
Director, System Applications Engineering
Builds
End-to-end applications engineering function supporting global customer deployments of AI networking platforms
Domain
AI networking, high-speed optical interconnects, optical transceivers, DSP architectures
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Optical systems expertise, DSP architecture knowledge, high-speed link debugging, AI networking system understanding, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, executive communication, product roadmap influence
Preferred skills
1.6T and next-generation system experience, background at leading optical transceiver or hyperscale infrastructure company
Technologies
800G optical modules, 1.6T optical transceivers, 51.2T switch architectures, DSPs
Responsibilities
Build and scale a high-performing system applications engineering team, serve as executive-level technical interface for key customers, oversee bring-up and validation of optical links, lead cross-functional efforts to resolve complex system-level challenges, translate customer insights into product strategy, define standards for customer support and deployment methodologies, oversee high-impact evaluations and proof-of-concepts
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with strategic leadership