Director of Product Engineering (Optics)

TL;DR

Director of Product Engineering (Optics): Leading manufacturing development and continuous improvement for advanced optical products with an accent on Silicon Photonics and CPO solutions. Focus on driving robust NPI execution, optimizing yield, and bridging the gap between R&D and high-volume manufacturing.

Location: Santa Clara, CA. Must be eligible to access export-controlled information under U.S. law (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals).

Salary: $169,900 - $254,500 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions that serve as essential building blocks for data infrastructure across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Lead the optics product engineering team delivering transceiver modules and light engine / CPO products.
• Own end-to-end NPI and manufacturing solution development for advanced silicon photonics products and sub-assemblies.
• Define and optimize process flows, deliver alpha/beta builds, and manage reliability qualification and production readiness.
• Drive sustaining yield, quality, and cost improvements across multiple product lines.
• Collaborate with R&D, Packaging, Test, Quality, and Operations to resolve NPI, ramp, and yield issues.
• Manage program schedules, resources, and budgets to ensure on-time product launches.

Requirements

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or related field (MS/PhD preferred).
• 10+ years of product development or product engineering experience with EE/ME/Optics/FW integration for volume manufacturing.
• Strong background in silicon photonics, optical transceivers, or modules.
• 5+ years of people management experience in a matrixed organization.
• Eligibility to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable U.S. law (EAR).

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Comprehensive family support programs to balance work and home life.
• Robust mental and physical health resources.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.