CPO Business Unit Leader

viaPhoton•Naperville, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The CPO Business Unit Leader will 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. The role owns the business’s strategy, technology roadmap, staffing, and P&L, combining commercial expertise with technical understanding of optical networking, silicon photonics, and AI infrastructure. The leader will develop and execute a strategic plan for the advanced photonics business, define target markets, product portfolio, and positioning, build a team capable of innovation and delivery, guide development of enabling technologies, and establish strategic partnerships. The position reports to the CTO and is onsite in Naperville, Illinois, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
At least 8 years of progressive experience guiding teams, including at least 5 years running technology businesses.
Experience bringing advanced technology products to market.
Deep technical understanding of optical networking, silicon photonics, and AI infrastructure.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where cross-functional teamwork and customer satisfaction come first.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Engineering.
MBA.

Responsibilities

Build and grow the CPO business into a market-defining organization, owning its strategy, technology roadmap, staffing, and P&L.
Shape and execute 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 co-packaged optics, silicon photonics, laser integration, fiber-to-chip interconnect, and high-volume manufacturing.
Form strategic partnerships with foundries, photonics packaging and fiber optic component suppliers, and research institutions.