PCS Sales Engineer - Co-Packaged Optics for AI Data Centers

Corning, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 127,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-wide bonuses

401(k) with matching contributions

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Corning Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a Sales Engineer to drive Co-Packaged Optics initiatives with NVIDIA. The role partners with PCS and DC/PCS teams to enable system-level design, validation, and large-scale deployment of optical connectivity solutions.

The candidate will lead architecture discussions, guide demonstrations, and ensure timely, scalable implementation across data-center environments. A master’s degree and 3+ years in optical connectivity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics or Applied Science; PhD a plus.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in optical fibers and connectivity.
• Familiarity with spine/leaf data center topologies.
• CRM experience, preferably Salesforce.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Engage with NVIDIA teams to discuss system architecture and CPO/PCS solutions.
• Lead design-in, validation, and issue resolution from development to ramp.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for deployment at scale.
• Provide on-site support and translate feedback into actionable inputs.

Skills

Customer engagement

Technical leadership

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering/Physics/Applied Science

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

PhD a plus

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

SharePoint/OneDrive

Job description

Corning Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks a Sales Engineer to drive Co-Packaged Optics initiatives with NVIDIA. The role partners with PCS and DC/PCS teams to enable system-level design, validation, and large-scale deployment of optical connectivity solutions.

The candidate will lead architecture discussions, guide demonstrations, and ensure timely, scalable implementation across data-center environments. A master’s degree and 3+ years in optical connectivity are preferred.