MaxLinear · 2 months ago
Senior Director of Product and Technology Strategy, DCC
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$186K/yr - $289K/yr
10+ years expMaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company focused on improving communication networks through innovative semiconductor solutions. They are seeking a Senior Director of Product and Technology Strategy to lead the Data Center Connectivity product portfolio, combining technical expertise with strategic vision to drive innovation and market positioning for high-speed connectivity solutions.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute comprehensive product and technology strategy for data center connectivity solutions, including optical transceivers, retimers, and switching silicon
Drive long-term technology roadmaps aligned with industry trends for scale-out and scale-up networking in data centers
Partner with executive leadership to establish market positioning and competitive differentiation strategies
Maintain deep relationships with engineering and architecture teams at major U.S. hyperscalers (Meta, Google, Microsoft, Amazon)
Translate customer requirements and industry trends into actionable product specifications and technology investments
Lead technical discussions and design reviews with tier-1 data center operators and OEMs
Jointly drive design wins with marketing and sales team at hyperscale data centers
Drive customer co-development programs and strategic partnerships
Present and evangelize DC connectivity products & technologies at major conferences and events
Provide technical guidance on advanced silicon architectures for data center scale-up and scale-out networking ASICs
Evaluate and recommend differentiated technologies for applications such as AEC and switching applications
Ensure technical feasibility of next-generation product concepts
Champion breakthrough connectivity solutions addressing power, density, and performance challenges in modern data centers
Lead "build vs. buy vs. partner" decisions for key technology components and capabilities
Qualification
Required
Progressive experience in semiconductor industry with focus on high-speed connectivity solutions
Deep understanding of data center rack architectures, top-of-rack switching, and spine-leaf topologies at hyperscale operators
Strong background in optical technologies including silicon photonics, DSP-based transceivers, and coherent optics
Experience with data center networking protocols (Ethernet, InfiniBand, RoCE) and emerging standards
Proven track record of leading large, cross-functional technical teams (50+ engineers)
Strong customer-facing skills with ability to engage CTO and VP-level stakeholders at major technology companies
Demonstrated success in driving products from concept to high-volume production
BS in Electrical Engineering or related + 15 years of experience, or MS + 13 years of experience, or Ph.D. + 10 years of experience
Preferred
Previous experience at hyperscale data center operators (Meta, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.)
Background with optical transceiver companies or data center switch vendors
Experience with AI/ML infrastructure and GPU interconnect technologies
Benefits
Health care benefits
401k savings plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid time off
Company
MaxLinear
MaxLinear offers integrated radio frequency analog and mixed signal semiconductor solutions for broadband communications applications.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$20M2010-03-24IPO
2007-01-29Series Unknown· $20M
Leadership Team
Curtis Ling
Cofounder and CTO
Madhukar Reddy
VP, Central Engineering
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