Backed by Redpoint.
About the role
Build, scale, and lead a high-performing team of system and applications engineers supporting global customer deployments Serve as the executive-level technical interface for key customers, shaping system-level solutions and long-term partnerships
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- 10+ years of experience in optical systems, networking, or high-speed interconnects, with progressive leadership responsibility
- Deep expertise in optical transceivers, DSP architectures, and high-speed link performance and debugging
- Strong understanding of AI networking systems, including 51.2T and next-generation switch architectures
- Proven track record of leading customer-facing engineering teams and delivering complex system deployments
- Experience with 800G optical modules required, 1.6T and next-generation systems strongly preferred
More about this role
Position Overview
We are seeking a Director / Senior Director, System Applications Engineering to lead customer-facing system engineering for next-generation AI networking platforms and high-speed optical interconnects. This leader will define and drive the technical engagement model for deploying 800G and 1.6T optical transceivers across 51.2T-class and next-generation switch architectures.
This role sits at the intersection of customer success, system architecture, and product strategy, owning the end-to-end applications engineering function. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in optical systems, DSPs, and AI networking with a proven ability to build teams, influence product direction, and drive successful customer deployments at scale.
Lead System Applications Engineering Function
Build, scale, and lead a high-performing team of system and applications engineers supporting global customer deployments
Own Customer Technical Engagement Strategy
Serve as the executive-level technical interface for key customers, shaping system-level solutions and long-term partnerships
Drive End-to-End System Integration Excellence
Oversee bring-up, validation, and optimization...
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