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Optical AI Product Line Manager

Ottawa, CAFull-timeCA$139k–CA$222k2026-10-25 → 2026-11-11
Based in Namibia

Core

Own the strategy and commercialization of Optical networking solutions for AI connectivity across Data Center Interconnect (DCI), metro and long-haul domains.

Role type

Product Line Manager (Optical Networking & AI Connectivity)

Builds

Account-specific solution plans and product roadmap for CSPs

Domain

Telecommunications / Optical Networking / AI Infrastructure

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Optical and IP networking architecture, AI cluster networking, business case development, TCO/capex/opex analysis, product roadmap definition, stakeholder requirement translation, quantitative analysis

Preferred skills

Cloud networking to service provider translation, coherent optical technologies, industry standards exposure

Technologies

Coherent optics, DCI, metro, long-haul, AI training/inference fabrics

Responsibilities

Lead engagements with Communications Service Providers (CSPs) on AI network engineering and monetization, build revenue and TCO cases, translate customer requirements into product specifications, work with cross-functional engineering and R&D teams to prioritize roadmap features

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership