Senior Manager, Optical Product Management

Supermicro

Sr. Manager leading optical product management at Supermicro, executing product strategy and managing cross-functional teams for tech solutions.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute product strategy and roadmap for optical/photonics product lines.
Lead cross-functional teams including R&D, engineering, operations, and sales to deliver products on schedule and within budget.
Conduct market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and customer requirement gathering.
Translate customer and system requirements into detailed product specifications.
Manage product lifecycle from concept through end-of-life.
Drive business case development, pricing strategy, and margin optimization.
Work closely with key sales and partners on technical alignment and qualifications.
Support customer escalations and resolve technical or commercial issues.
Mentor and develop product management team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related field (MBA preferred).
8–10+ years of experience in optical, photonics, or high-speed interconnect product management or development.
Strong understanding of optical modules, fiber optics, signal integrity, and data center applications.
Experience with hyperscale, AI, or high-performance computing markets preferred.
Proven leadership and cross-functional project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Mandarin proficiency is a plus.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package
participation in bonus and equity award programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

optical engineeringphotonicsfiber opticssignal integrityproduct managementmarket analysiscompetitive benchmarkingproduct lifecycle managementbusiness case developmentpricing strategy

Soft Skills

leadershipcross-functional project managementcommunication skillsmentoringcustomer requirement gatheringtechnical alignmentproblem-solving

Certifications

Master’s degreePh.D. degreeMBA