Director, Product Management Silicon Photonics

Job Details:Job Description:Job Description:Intel Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) is at the forefront of silicon photonics integration. Since announcing the world’s first on-chip silicon photonics laser nearly a decade ago, our team continues to lead the industry with cutting-edge technology and efficient, scalable high-volume manufacturing. Our dedication to advanced development ensures that Intel Silicon Photonics continues to drive future bandwidth growth in data center networks and AI infrastructure, with higher density, better power efficiency, and faster speeds. In the future we will deploy co-packaged silicon photonics optical I/O chiplets to enable higher performance, larger-scale and more power efficient AI systems. We are looking for great talent to accelerate this journey so if you are interested in joining our organization we want to hear from you.The Director of Product Management will join the leadership of the Photonics group and contribute to our mission to transform and lead optical connectivity for datacenters and AI systems. The group works with a broad customer base, as well as Intel internal system platform teams. In this role, the successful candidate will assume product management responsibility for both our main product lines: Chipsets for Datacenter Networking, and optical I/O chiplets for co-packaging.The position reports to the General Manager of the Photonics business.ResponsibilitiesLead product strategy and roadmapProduct definition and requirements; product development project kick-off and business case, including product cost targetsOwn product requirements through entire lifecycle; manages priority calls and trade-offs, derivative products, and product changes through End-of-LifeBuild strong customer relationships with key customers’ commercial and technical teams; understand customer requirements and value driversLead and support Business Development and design-win effortsRevenue and demand forecasting for financial and operational planning, including ramp and eol planningMarket and competitive analysisContribute to long-term IP roadmap and investment strategiesDevelop value-add relationships with eco-system partners and strategic vendorsRepresent Intel Silicon Photonics in industry events as speaker or panelist; primary interface to Market Research organizationsThe ideal candidate should exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, and experience presenting to customer technical and commercial teams and executives, as well as conferences and other industry events.The successful candidate has a proven track record as Product Line ManagerBroad technical understanding of photonics and interconnect technologiesDemonstrated leadership and ability to rally cross-functional project teamsSolid business acumen and customer-first mindsetUnderstanding of data center networking marketFamiliarity with applicable standards and MSAs for optical networkingExcellent oral and written communication skills; experience presenting to customer technical and commercial teams and executivesExperience leading a team of Product ManagersQualifications:MS degree in Photonics or related fieldMinimum -10 years experience in optical components or networkingJob Type:Experienced HireShift:Shift 1 (United States of America)Primary Location:US, California, Santa ClaraAdditional Locations:US, Arizona, Phoenix, US, California, Folsom, US, Oregon, HillsboroBusiness group:The Data Center & Artificial Intelligence Group (DCAI) is at the heart of Intel’s transformation from a PC company to a company that runs the cloud and billions of smart, connected computing devices. The data center is the underpinning for every data-driven service, from artificial intelligence to 5G to high-performance computing, and DCG delivers the products and technologies—spanning software, processors, storage, I/O, and networking solutions—that fuel cloud, communications, enterprise, and government data centers around the world.Posting Statement:All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.Position of TrustThis role is a Position of Trust. Should you accept this position, you must consent to and pass an extended Background Investigation, which includes (subject to country law), extended education, SEC sanctions, and additional criminal and civil checks. For internals, this investigation may or may not be completed prior to starting the position. For additional questions, please contact your Recruiter.Benefits:We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here:Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:$204,650.00-$288,910.00Salaryrangedependent on a number of factors including location and experience.Work Model for this RoleThis role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17