Silicon Photonics Product Manager for AI & Data Center

Darwin Recruitment; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment seeks a Silicon Photonics Product Manager to drive the development and commercialization of next-generation photonic technologies for AI infrastructure and data centre applications.

You will bridge customers, market, and engineering teams, translating requirements into strategy, roadmaps and execution plans while owning the product lifecycle from concept to market launch.

Qualifications

• Strong product management experience including roadmap development, requirements definition and product lifecycle management.
• Solid understanding of silicon photonics, optical communications or semiconductor technologies, with the ability to translate technical concepts into product value.
• Experience in market analysis, competitive research and business case development for technology products.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with engineering, operations, sales, and marketing teams.
• Excellent communication skills including technical writing, presentations and stakeholder engagement.
• Proven organisational and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Define and own product strategies, roadmaps and requirements aligned with customer needs, market opportunities and business objectives.
• Act as the primary interface between customers and engineering teams, translating feedback and market insights into actionable requirements.
• Drive products from concept through development, qualification, launch and commercialisation.
• Own product schedules, milestones and deliverables, ensuring programmes stay on track and commitments are met.
• Lead customer discussions, requirements reviews and cross-functional planning meetings.
• Develop and maintain product requirements documents, datasheets, application notes and other customer-facing materials.
• Analyse market trends, competitive products and customer requirements to guide product direction, positioning and pricing strategies.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and external partners, including foundries, suppliers and test vendors, to support development and deployment.
• Identify risks, remove obstacles and drive resolution of issues affecting product performance.
• Lead vendor evaluation and selection activities, balancing technical requirements, cost, timelines and business objectives.
• Work with foundries and external suppliers to establish development plans and schedules.

Skills

Product management

silicon photonics

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical writing

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering/Physics/CS/Math

Job description

Darwin Recruitment seeks a Silicon Photonics Product Manager to drive the development and commercialization of next-generation photonic technologies for AI infrastructure and data centre applications.

You will bridge customers, market, and engineering teams, translating requirements into strategy, roadmaps and execution plans while owning the product lifecycle from concept to market launch.