CPO Business Unit Leader

viaPhoton • Naperville, IL

4d • $150,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

You'll build viaPhoton's Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) business from the ground up into a market-defining organization serving hyperscale AI data centers, GPU compute tray suppliers, and optical network switch OEMs. You'll own the whole business, including strategy, technology roadmap, team, and P&L, pairing commercial know-how with deep technical understanding of optical networking, silicon photonics, and AI infrastructure. This role reports to the CTO.

Requirements

• Have a BS in Engineering (MS preferred); an MBA is a plus
• Have 8+ years of progressive experience guiding teams, including 5+ years running technology businesses
• Have brought advanced technology products to market
• Bring deep technical understanding of optical networking, silicon photonics, and AI infrastructure
• Are energized by a fast-paced environment where cross-functional teamwork and customer satisfaction come first

Responsibilities

• Build and grow the CPO business into a market-defining organization, owning strategy, technology roadmap, staffing, and P&L
• Shape and carry out a strategic plan for the advanced photonics business, defining target markets, product portfolio, and positioning
• Build a photonics team that can innovate and deliver against the plan
• Guide development of key enabling technologies: co-packaged optics, silicon photonics, laser integration, fiber-to-chip interconnect, and high-volume manufacturing
• Form strategic partnerships across foundries, photonics packaging and fiber optic component suppliers, and research institutions

Benefits

• Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
• 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
• Flexible PTO that grows over time
• 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
• Monthly team events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager