PCS Sales Engineer Nvidia

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our Optical Communications segment provides industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry, divided into carrier network and enterprise network product groups.

About the role

To support strategic engagement with NVIDIA, with a primary focus on Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) and advanced data-center connectivity solutions. This role will partner closely with Corning’s PCS and Data Center Business Unit (DCBU) teams and work directly with NVIDIA engineering and architecture organizations to enable system-level design, validation, and large-scale deployment of optical connectivity solutions. The Sales Engineer plays a highly customer-facing role critical to accelerating design wins, supporting complex CPO programs, and shaping next-generation PCS and data-center interconnect solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Corning’s primary field technical interface to NVIDIA engineering and architecture teams.
• Lead and support system-level architecture discussions spanning hardware platforms, CPO implementations, optical connectivity, shuffle boxes, structured cabling, and high-density interconnect solutions.
• Engage regularly with customer teams to understand technical requirements, constraints, deployment challenges, and future roadmap direction.
• Support NVIDIA programs involving Co-Packaged Optics, including connectivity considerations beyond the package and into the system and rack level.
• Provide technical expertise and application guidance across PCS and data-center optical connectivity solutions, including:
  • Fiber Array Units (FAUs)
  • Shuffle boxes
  • MMC / MTP-based jumpers and optical assemblies
  • High-density structured cabling solutions
• Contribute to reference architectures, cabling guides, and application documentation in close collaboration with PCS product management and engineering teams.
• Lead technical evaluations, design-in activities, and validation efforts from early development through production ramp.
• Support demonstrations, prototyping iterations, troubleshooting, and corrective actions across development and deployment phases.
• Translate NVIDIA technical feedback into clear, actionable inputs for Corning PCS/DC engineering, manufacturing, and product management teams.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional Corning teams, including:
  • Business Development and Program Management
  • Product Line Management
  • Technology and Engineering
  • Marketing Development, Solutions Innovation, and Competitive Intelligence
  • Manufacturing and Operations
• Provide early visibility into customer requirements, technical risks, and scaling considerations to support internal readiness for ramp-up and deployment at scale.
• Provide on-site support (“be the eyes and ears”) for proof of concepts, samples, and troubleshooting activities in the pre-sale and post-sale processes.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Applied Science. PhD a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in optical fibers and connectivity.
• Familiarity and experience with multi-layer physical layer data center network topologies like spine and leaf.
• Layer 2 Networking Certification a plus.
• Familiarity with Scale Out, Scale Up, and Scale Across AI network architectures.
• Semiconductor experience a plus.
• Experience using a CRM, especially Salesforce.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Engineering) or Masters of Science (Engineering or Applied Science).
• Green Belt certification.
• Black belt (6 Sigma or Innovation) training.
• Project and/or manufacturing financial management knowledge.
• Knowledge of Innovation Stage-gate processes.

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

Pay

The range for this position is $126,916.00 - $174,510.00 assuming full-time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives aligned with key business results.
• 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career.
• Matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, with total contributions reaching between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Health and well-being benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, and paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.