Director, Optical Transceiver Engineering – Product Management

Supermicro

. Define and execute the optical transceiver product design and technology roadmap aligned with business goals .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesLead💰 $240,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optical transceiver product design and technology strategy, with a strong focus on compliance with industry standards and leading cross-functional engineering teams. Proven ability to drive innovation and manage product development from concept to production in the optical communications sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Optical Communication SystemsTechnical LeadershipOptical Transceiver DevelopmentCompliance with IEEE StandardsSilicon Photonics Integration

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Hard Skills

Optical Transceiver DesignDSP-Based Optical ArchitecturesPAM4 ModulationCWDM/DWDM TechnologiesHigh-Speed SerDesReliability EngineeringOptical Packaging and AssemblyData Center NetworkingTelecom NetworkingAI/ML Infrastructure

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional Team LeadershipStrategic PlanningProject ManagementInnovation DriveCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Optical Transceiver ProductsEngineering Best PracticesPerformance MetricsQuality InitiativesSupplier Relationship Management

Industry Keywords

Optical CommunicationsPhotonicsNetworkingRegulatory ComplianceMulti-Source AgreementsOIF SpecificationsTelcordia RequirementsHyperscale Cloud Networking800G Optical Interconnect1.6T Optical Interconnect

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the optical transceiver product design and technology roadmap aligned with business goals
Lead long-term strategy for pluggable and co-packaged optical solutions
Evaluate emerging technologies and standards to maintain competitive market positioning
Partner with executive leadership on investment decisions, product portfolio planning, and technology strategy
Direct end-to-end development of optical transceiver products, including SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28, QSFP-DD, OSFP, CFP/CFP2, 800G, and 1.6T transceivers
Lead architecture reviews, design validation, reliability qualification, and product releases
Ensure compliance with industry standards and interoperability requirements
Lead cross-functional teams of optical, electrical, mechanical, firmware, manufacturing engineers, and systems architects
Establish engineering best practices, design methodologies, and performance metrics
Drive innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
Partner with operations and supply chain teams on product ramp and cost optimization
Drive DFM, DFT, and quality initiatives
Monitor yield, reliability, and field performance metrics
Manage supplier relationships and technology partnerships
Own development schedules, budgets, resource planning, and project execution
Track revenue targets, gross margin, quality metrics, and schedule adherence
Assess business risks and implement mitigation strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related field
15+ years of experience in optical communications, networking, or photonics industries
7+ years of technical leadership and people management experience
Proven track record delivering commercial optical transceiver products from concept to production
Experience leading geographically distributed engineering teams
Strong knowledge of optical communication systems, silicon photonics, DSP-based optical architectures, PAM4 modulation, CWDM/DWDM technologies, high-speed SerDes, optical packaging and assembly, reliability engineering and qualification, and fiber optic networking technologies
Working knowledge of IEEE Ethernet standards, Multi-Source Agreements (MSAs), OIF specifications, Telcordia requirements, RoHS and regulatory compliance, and data center and telecom networking architectures
Experience with AI/ML infrastructure and high-performance computing networks preferred
Familiarity with 800G and 1.6T optical interconnect technologies preferred
Experience with silicon photonics integration and co-packaged optics preferred
Strong understanding of hyperscale cloud networking environments preferred
Participation in industry standards organizations preferred
Master's degree preferred
PhD is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package
Potential bonus compensation
Potential equity award programs