Director PLM, Data Center Products

MACOM; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 288,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RSU eligible

Cash bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MACOM is seeking a Product Line Manager to lead semiconductor product lines for rapidly evolving AI and cloud data center markets, including laser drivers, TIA, CDR, and copper equalizers for optical and copper connectivity.

The PLM will translate market needs into product definitions, establish go-to-market strategies, and drive revenue forecasting and product line P&L. You will collaborate with engineering, sales, marketing, and operations, with travel often required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree required; MBA a plus.
• 5+ years related semiconductor product management, marketing and/or applications engineering experience.
• System level experience with Networking technologies (Laser Drivers, TIAs, DSPs, Equalizers).
• Knowledge of analog and mixed signal circuitry a plus.
• Able to work in and foster a teamwork environment with a demonstrated ability to coordinate activities across multiple functional areas.
• Must be an effective communicator with the ability to interface at all levels within the organization, possessing a thorough command of the English language, written as well as verbal.
• Willing to travel over 20% of time including international travel.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage P&L of semiconductor products targeted for optical and copper connectivity in data center applications.
• Define next generation products (specs, features, etc.) based on future customer needs, competitive analysis, and market trends.
• Assess market trends and market sizing (TAM/SAM).
• Work closely with sales, visit key customers to understand their challenges/needs and promote new products.
• Collaborate with R&D and operations through design phase until production release.

Skills

Effective communicator

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor in Electrical Engineering

MBA

Job description

MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets, including Data Centers, Telecommunications, Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative, cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF), microwave, millimeter wave, photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence, high performance computing, satellite communications, radar, unmanned aerial vehicles, medical equipment, test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.

MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development, wafer fabrication, circuit design, advanced packaging, systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers’ success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power, highest frequency and/or highest data rates.

Leading technologies, innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!

Position Overview

MACOM is seeking a Product Line Manager (PLM) to manage semiconductor products line for rapidly-evolving AI and cloud data center market. Product lines include laser drivers, transimpedance amplifiers and CDRs for optical connectivity and signal conditioners for copper connectivity technologies.

The PLM will utilize their technical and business expertise to translate market and customer needs into product definition, establish actionable go-to-market strategies, and propose new product investments. Responsible for revenue and demand forecasting, product line P&L, support of the sales organization and customer interactions.

This role reports to the VP of Product Marketing. You will work closely with business unit leadership, engineering, sales, marketing, and operations for the success of the product line.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for P&L of semiconductor products targeted for optical and copper connectivity in data center applications including laser drivers, TIA, CDR and copper equalizers
• Define next generation products (specs, features, etc.) based on future customer needs, innovative ideas, competitive analysis, standards trends, marketing and R&D inputs, cost constraints, etc.
• Assess market trends and market sizing (TAM/SAM)
• Work closely with sales, visit key customers to understand their challenges/needs and promote new products.
• Work closely with R&D and operations throughout the design phase and until production release to assure compliance to customer needs.

Key Qualifications, Competencies & Skills Required

• Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or equivalent degree required, Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) a plus.
• 5+ years related semiconductor product management, marketing and/or applications engineering experience.
• System level experience with Networking technologies (Laser Drivers, TIAs, DSPs, Equalizers).
• Knowledge of analog and mixed signal circuitry a plus.
• Able to work in and foster a teamwork environment with a demonstrated ability to coordinate activities across multiple functional areas.
• Must be an effective communicator with the ability to interface at all levels within the organization, possessing a thorough command of the English language, written as well as verbal.
• Willing to travel over 20% of time including international travel.

EEO

MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other category protected under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process, please call [phone] or email [e-mail]. Provide your name, phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested, and nature of accommodation needed, and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.

RSU Eligible

This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses, solely at MACOM’s discretion, subject to individual and company performance.

Salary Range

The Salary Range for this position is $195,000 – $288,000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors, including but not limited to, work location, relevant candidates’ experience, education, and specific knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.