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GCN Principal Sales, Cloud & Ai Components

Remote-USFull-time$281k2026-10-05 → 2026-11-11

Core

Drive growth in Ciena's global semiconductor business by selling electro-optic assemblies, modules, and IP into hyperscale, data center, and AI infrastructure markets.

Role type

Principal Sales Leader (Semiconductors & Optical Networking)

Builds

Ciena's interconnect solutions and intellectual property portfolio

Domain

Semiconductor sales, Optical networking, Data center, Cloud & AI infrastructure

Required skills

Hyperscale account management, Semiconductor sales, Electro-optic solutions expertise, OEM/ODM channel management, Strategic business planning, Executive stakeholder engagement, Market trend analysis

Preferred skills

Established hyperscaler relationships, Design win execution, Cross-functional leadership, Complex sales methodologies

Technologies

Electro-optic assemblies, Optical transport, Switching and routing platforms, Data center architectures

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sales strategies for components portfolio, Exceed sales targets across assigned segments, Drive adoption of interconnect solutions in data center environments, Collaborate with R&D, PLM, and Marketing to align solutions with customer needs, Manage direct and indirect sales channels, Engage with executive-level prospects and partners

Seniority

Principal, strategic sales leadership