[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All NVIDIA jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) · [Search jobs](/search/) NVIDIA · Santa Clara, CA # Director, Product Management, CPO and Silicon Photonics US, CA, Santa Clara Director Product Listed on NVIDIA’s official careers site. Listed as of October 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Director--Product-Management--CPO-and-Silicon-Photonics_JR2022670) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NVIDIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/) / Director, Product Management, CPO and Silicon Photonics ## Job description NVIDIA’s Datacenter Networking Business is expanding quickly! We are looking for a Director-level Product Manager who has strong technical knowledge in optical interconnects, silicon photonics, and co-packaged optics (CPO). This role involves leading global product management and strategy for next-generation optical interconnect solutions. It is a senior leadership position with worldwide responsibility for crafting NVIDIA’s networking portfolio. In this product management leadership role, you will compose the long-term strategy and guide the lifecycle of advanced optical interconnect hardware and silicon platforms. You will work closely with architecture, ASIC, systems, software, and go-to-market teams globally. Positioned at the meeting of AI infrastructure, high-performance networking, and cloud-scale datacenter innovation. You will influence NVIDIA’s next-generation networking technologies and contribute to developing the future of accelerated computing! ### What you'll be doing Guide strategic direction and product vision for NVIDIA’s Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) hardware and silicon platforms, managing product planning, implementation, lifecycle management, and technology transitions. Define product requirements and roadmaps for next-generation optical interconnects, ASICs, systems, and platforms in partnership with engineering, architecture, and important ecosystem collaborators. Lead cross-functional collaboration among hardware, silicon, firmware, software, operations, and business groups to provide industry-leading networking solutions for AI and cloud datacenters. Partner with strategic customers and hyperscalers to understand emerging requirements and translate them into differentiated networking products. Present the product strategy to executive leadership, customers, and industry partners, guiding the progression of NVIDIA’s datacenter networking portfolio. ### What We Need to See BS/MS in Engineering or equivalent experience. 15+ years of overall experience with 8+ years in silicon photonics development or technical support roles within the networking industry, with deep technical proficiency. Deep knowledge of silicon photonics, process technologies and packaging, including modulator technologies, lasers, and the underlying silicon process technologies that power modern optical interconnects. Comprehensive knowledge of data center hardware, rack-level construction, and physical infrastructure is required. This encompasses server, networking, power, cooling, and cabling elements that determine how AI and cloud fabrics are deployed extensively. Experience leading product strategy development and delivery in complex global organizations as a senior IC (director-level scope) or people leader. A strong blend of systems-level technical depth, business insight, and critical thinking. Demonstrates outstanding communication and confidence when sharing ideas at the executive level. Influences global teams without authority. Manages competing priorities effectively in a rapidly changing environment. ### Ways to Stand Out From the Crowd Engineering experience in silicon photonics, lasers, and CPO. Hands-on exposure to silicon photonics, optical transceivers, and laser platforms. Experience with product management, product marketing, customer interface and customer support. Demonstrated success launching and scaling highly technical infrastructure products globally. Passion for technology, innovation, and solving complex networking challenges. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 216,000 USD - 345,000 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until August 15, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy. NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes. NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 61 days - Location: US, CA, Santa Clara[Apply on NVIDIA’s careers site →](https://nvidia.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/NVIDIAExternalCareerSite/job/US-CA-Santa-Clara/Director--Product-Management--CPO-and-Silicon-Photonics_JR2022670) ## More jobs at NVIDIA ### [Accelerated Computing GPU Product Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/2163c2772957ce3b12b8/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Director, Product Management - Nemotron](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/d634ea649319823e2b2c/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Director, Product Management – AI Networking Spectrum HW](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/ed5040def3eec7c2386c/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Director, Simulation Product Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/b678033f16b96ed98c2b/) US, CA, Santa Clara ### [Engineering Product Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nvidia/jobs/c90aeb81c291d1d69e43/) US, CA, Santa Clara ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Asset Management Product Delivery Director (GFICC) Executive Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/f9adb5b15d4e52247d2c/) JPMorganChase · New York, NY, United States ### [Director, Product Management – Inforce Servicing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thrivent-financial/jobs/18e3b07a3da19eee260d/) Thrivent Financial · United States ### [Director, Product Management - Data Center Custom AI Silicon](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/16034a7da3cd9b0269df/) Qualcomm · Santa Clara, California, United States of America ### [Director, Product Management - Data Transformation (Frontier Engineering) | Product | Snowflake Careers](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/snowflake/jobs/b25dcefbdf96042d9fc0/) Snowflake · Menlo Park, California, United States ### [Seasonal Key Holder - The Cosmetics Company Store - Part Time - CPO - Carlsbad, CA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/estee-lauder/jobs/f6bbf6357836dbd0bc26/) The Estée Lauder Companies · Carlsbad, CA, US, United States [Jobs in Santa Clara, CA](/locations/us/ca/santa-clara/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Product jobs](/functions/product/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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