Super Micro Computer, Inc

Sr. Manager, Optical Development Engineering

Super Micro Computer, Inc$165K — $250K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • 8-10+ years of experience in optical product development, including 3+ years in management.
  • Strong expertise in optical system design, fiber optics, and photonics technologies.
  • Familiarity with optical simulation tools and high-speed signal integrity analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with optical components like lasers and transceivers.
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams and complex development programs.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a team of optical development engineers for system design.
  • Drive product development from concept to mass production.
  • Oversee optical system architecture and performance optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
  • Collaborate with teams across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing disciplines.
  • Manage project resources, schedules, risks, and budgets effectively.
  • Work closely with suppliers to ensure product quality.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package included.
  • Potential participation in bonus and equity award programs.
Full Job Description
Job Req ID: 28979

Job Summary:

The Sr. Manager, Optical Development Engineering is responsible for leading the design, development, and qualification of advanced optical products and technologies. This role manages a team of optical development engineers and works cross-functionally to deliver innovative, high-quality optical solutions from concept through mass production.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage a team of optical development engineers to design and develop optical systems and components.
  • Drive product development from concept, design verification, and validation to mass production.
  • Oversee optical system architecture, simulation, prototyping, and performance optimization.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, reliability requirements, and customer specifications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain.
  • Manage project schedules, resources, risks, and budgets to meet business objectives.
  • Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure product quality and scalability.
  • Support customer engagements, technical reviews, and executive presentations as needed.
  • Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence within the team.


Qualifications:

  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
  • 8-10+ years of experience in optical product development, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
  • Strong expertise in optical system design, fiber optics, photonics, and high-speed interconnect technologies.
  • Familiarity with optical simulation tools and high-speed signal integrity analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with optical components such as lasers, modulators, photodetectors, and transceivers.
  • Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and complex development programs.
  • Solid understanding of reliability testing, qualification processes, and industry standards.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Mandarin proficiency is a plus.


Salary Range

$165,000 - $250,000

The salary offered will depend on several factors, including your location, level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience, and comparison to other employees already in this role. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as participation in bonus and equity award programs.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc

Super Micro Computer, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells server solutions based on modular and open architecture. The company offers a range of server, storage, and networking solutions, as well as application-optimized software. Super Micro Computer's products are used in data centers, cloud computing, enterprise IT, big data, high performance computing, and embedded systems. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in San Jose, California.
Learn more about Super Micro Computer, Inc
Size
4,155 employees
Market Cap
$4.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$88.5 million
5 Year Trend
+15.9%
Revenue
$3.2 billion
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