Sr. Manager, Optical Product Management
Supermicro•San Jose, CA
About The Position
Supermicro is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented, passionate, and committed engineers, technologists, and business leaders to join us.
Requirements
- Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related field (MBA preferred).
- 8–10+ years of experience in optical, photonics, or high-speed interconnect product management or development.
- Strong understanding of optical modules, fiber optics, signal integrity, and data center applications.
- Proven leadership and cross-functional project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Nice To Haves
- Experience with hyperscale, AI, or high-performance computing markets preferred.
- Mandarin proficiency is a plus.
- Experience with optical transceivers (e.g., 400G/800G/1.6T).
- Familiarity with industry standards (IEEE, OIF, MSA).
- Experience working with global suppliers and manufacturing partners.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute product strategy and roadmap for optical/photonics product lines.
- Lead cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, operations, and sales to deliver products on schedule and within budget.
- Conduct market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and customer requirement gathering.
- Translate customer and system requirements into detailed product specifications.
- Manage product lifecycle from concept through end-of-life.
- Drive business case development, pricing strategy, and margin optimization.
- Work closely with key sales and partners on technical alignment and qualifications.
- Support customer escalations and resolve technical or commercial issues.
- Mentor and develop product management team members.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
- participation in bonus and equity award programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
