CPO Business Unit Leader

About the role

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.

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

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

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

Qualifications

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

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

Skills

Strategic planning and execution

Team leadership and management

Technical expertise in optical networking, silicon photonics, and AI infrastructure

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

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Pay

$150,000 to $250,000 per year, plus annual bonus

Schedule

Mon–Fri | Onsite