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About the role
MaxLinear is seeking a Senior Director of Product and Technology Strategy to lead our Data Center Connectivity product portfolio. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic product vision to drive innovation in high-speed connectivity for scale-up and scale-out solutions for mega-scale data centers. You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge silicon design, MaxLinear IPs, and real-world data center deployment challenges at hyperscale operators. You will focus on the following:
What they're looking for
- Progressive experience in semiconductor industry with focus on high-speed connectivity solutions
- Deep understanding of data center rack architectures, top-of-rack switching, and spine-leaf topologies at hyperscale operators
- Strong background in optical technologies including silicon photonics, DSP-based transceivers, and coherent optics
- Experience with data center networking protocols (Ethernet, InfiniBand, RoCE) and emerging standards
- Proven track record of leading large, cross-functional technical teams (50+ engineers)
- Strong customer-facing skills with ability to engage CTO and VP-level stakeholders at major technology companies
More about this role
MaxLinear is seeking a Senior Director of Product and Technology Strategy to lead our Data Center Connectivity product portfolio. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic product vision to drive innovation in high-speed connectivity for scale-up and scale-out solutions for mega-scale data centers. You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge silicon design, MaxLinear IPs, and real-world data center deployment challenges at hyperscale operators. You will focus on the following:
- Strategic Leadership
Define and execute comprehensive product and technology strategy for data center connectivity solutions, including optical transceivers, retimers, and switching silicon
- Drive long-term technology roadmaps aligned with industry trends for scale-out and scale-up networking in data centers
- Partner with executive leadership to establish market positioning and competitive differentiation strategies
- Market and Customer Engagement
Maintain deep relationships with engineering and architecture teams at major U.S. hyperscalers (Meta, Google, Microsoft, Amazon)
- Translate customer requirements and industry trends into actionable product specifications and technology...
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