Product Manager, External Laser Sources for Hyperscale

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

Job summary

Ayar Labs is seeking a Product Line Manager for External Lightsources to own the commercial and technical success of laser modules enabling optical I/O engines. You will bridge photonics engineering with hyperscale data center requirements and define Ayar Labs’ external laser sources strategy.

Role focuses on strategy, roadmap, and high-volume manufacturing readiness, with engagement to CSPs, xPU architects and networking OEMs for reliability and deployment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Product Management or Technical Marketing within semiconductor/optical industry.
• Expertise with laser technologies and design, manufacturing and go-to-market for pluggable optical modules.
• Experience with ELSFP, CMIS or similar standards is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Optics.
• Strong project management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the Product Line strategy for the SuperNova laser sources and write PRDs.
• Develop competitive analyses and guide supplier selection with Engineering and Operations.
• Create technical marketing collateral and ensure interoperability with ecosystem partners.
• Lead lightsource products through the PLC gate process and coordinate with multiple functions.
• Engage with Tier 1 CSPs, xPU architects and networking OEMs on reliability and deployment.

Skills

Product Management

Technical Marketing

Laser Technologies

ELSFP / CMIS

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Optics

Job description

Ayar Labs is seeking a Product Line Manager for External Lightsources to own the commercial and technical success of laser modules enabling optical I/O engines. You will bridge photonics engineering with hyperscale data center requirements and define Ayar Labs’ external laser sources strategy.

Role focuses on strategy, roadmap, and high-volume manufacturing readiness, with engagement to CSPs, xPU architects and networking OEMs for reliability and deployment.