CPO BU Leader — Build Market-Defining Photonics

viaPhoton; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible PTO

Paid holidays

Team events

Benefits overview

Job summary

viaPhoton is building its Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) business from the ground up, targeting hyperscale AI data centers and OEMs. You will own strategy, technology roadmap, staffing, and P&L, combining commercial insight with deep technical expertise in optical networking, silicon photonics, and AI infrastructure.

You will lead a fast-paced, cross-functional team in a growth-focused environment, reporting to the CTO and shaping a market-defining product line for the AI era.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (MS preferred); MBA is a plus.
• 8+ years of progressive experience guiding teams, including 5+ years running technology businesses.
• Brought advanced technology products to market.
• Deep technical understanding of optical networking, silicon photonics, and AI infrastructure.
• Energetic with fast-paced cross-functional teamwork focused on customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow the CPO business from the ground up, owning strategy, technology roadmap, staffing, and P&L.
• Shape and carry out a strategic plan for the advanced photonics business, defining target markets, product portfolio, and positioning.
• Build a photonics team that can innovate and deliver against the plan.
• Guide development of key enabling technologies: co-packaged optics, silicon photonics, laser integration, fiber-to-chip interconnect, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Form strategic partnerships across foundries, photonics packaging and fiber optic component suppliers, and research institutions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Cross-functional

Business development

Team building

Education

BS in Engineering

MBA

Job description

viaPhoton is building its Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) business from the ground up, targeting hyperscale AI data centers and OEMs. You will own strategy, technology roadmap, staffing, and P&L, combining commercial insight with deep technical expertise in optical networking, silicon photonics, and AI infrastructure.

You will lead a fast-paced, cross-functional team in a growth-focused environment, reporting to the CTO and shaping a market-defining product line for the AI era.