Requisition Number: 77265
Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings - carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.
Role PurposeTo 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 and is critical to accelerating design wins, supporting complex CPO programs, and shaping next-generation PCS and data-center interconnect solutions.
Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer & System Engagement- 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.
CPO & PCS Technical Leadership- 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.
Design-In, Validation & Issue Resolution- 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.
Internal Alignment & Execution- 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.
Required Education- Master's Degree - 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 Experiences- 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. 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.
A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
- As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning's total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
- Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
- Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.
