Head of Co-Packaged Optics & AI Infrastructure

Viaphoton; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage starts day 1

401(k) with match

Flexible PTO that grows over time

10 paid holidays (2 floating)

Job summary

viaPhoton is building its Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) business from the ground up to serve hyperscale AI data centers and optical network OEMs. This role owns strategy, technology roadmap, staffing, and P&L, reporting to the CTO.

We seek a senior leader with 8+ years guiding tech teams, experience bringing advanced photonics products to market, and a deep understanding of optical networking, silicon photonics, and AI infrastructure. Onsite in Naperville with strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Build and grow the CPO business into a market-defining organization, owning strategy, roadmap, staffing, and P&L
• Shape strategic plan for advanced photonics, define markets, product portfolio, and positioning
• Assemble a photonics team capable of delivering on the plan
• Guide development of enabling tech: co-packaged optics, silicon photonics, laser integration, fiber-to-chip interconnect, high-volume manufacturing
• Form partnerships with foundries, packaging suppliers, and research institutions

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Technology strategy

P&L management

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

MBA

Tools

Co-packaged optics

Silicon photonics

AI infrastructure

Job description

viaPhoton is building its Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) business from the ground up to serve hyperscale AI data centers and optical network OEMs. This role owns strategy, technology roadmap, staffing, and P&L, reporting to the CTO.

We seek a senior leader with 8+ years guiding tech teams, experience bringing advanced photonics products to market, and a deep understanding of optical networking, silicon photonics, and AI infrastructure. Onsite in Naperville with strong cross-functional collaboration.