Optical I/O Chiplet Product Lead

Ayar Labs, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayar Labs is seeking a Product Line Manager for the TeraPHY optical I/O chiplets in San Jose. You will own the commercial and technical success from definition through tapeout, bring-up, qualification, and high-volume manufacturing, positioning it for AI scale-up markets.

This role requires a track record of taking a complex advanced-node chip from concept to volume production, with experience in networking, optics, and photonics a plus.

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5+ years in product management or technical product roles for advanced-node silicon.
• Strong background in packaging (2.5D/3D), die-to-die interconnects, and SerDes.

Responsibilities

• Own the product strategy for the TeraPHY optical chiplet family.
• Drive the chiplet through the full product lifecycle—definition, tapeout, silicon bring-up, reliability qualification, test/yield ramp, and high-volume manufacturing.
• Steer the product through the internal PLC gate process with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and foundry/OSAT partners.
• Track AI clusters, networking switch fabrics, and disaggregated memory to shape the I/O chiplet roadmap with target customers.
• Develop high-quality white papers and collateral for customers and partners.

Skills

Cross-Functional Execution

Project Management

Communication Skills

Technical Depth

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

MS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

MBA is a plus

Job description

Ayar Labs is seeking a Product Line Manager for the TeraPHY optical I/O chiplets in San Jose. You will own the commercial and technical success from definition through tapeout, bring-up, qualification, and high-volume manufacturing, positioning it for AI scale-up markets.

This role requires a track record of taking a complex advanced-node chip from concept to volume production, with experience in networking, optics, and photonics a plus.