Architect, Datacenter and Communications

Posted: Wednesday, 01 October 2025
Valid Thru: Friday, 31 October 2025
Index Requested on: 10/02/2025 01:54:15
Indexed on: 10/02/2025 01:54:15

Location: Santa Clara, CA, 95050, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

Coherent Corp. is hiring!

Description:

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Architecture Intelligence & Analysis

  • Maintain deep knowledge of AI platform architectures (GPUs, TPUs, custom accelerators), focusing on compute, memory, and interconnect trends that drive optical requirements, inside the datacenter, the datacenter interconnect (DCI), and the transport and telecom networks.
  • Track and interpret technology roadmaps from leading hyperscalers and silicon providers, assessing implications for Coherent's product portfolio.

    Technology & Roadmap Alignment

  • Translate AI/ML infrastructure needs into optical communication requirements for bandwidth, latency, power, form factor, and packaging.
  • Partner with product managers, engineering, and CTO's office to influence the development of optical transceivers, co-packaged optics (CPO), optical switching systems, hollowcore/multicore fibers, coherent components and transceivers, and transport equipment.
  • Provide architectural insights that shape R& D priorities and guide new technology development.

    Customer Engagement

  • Serve as a trusted technical counterpart to senior engineering leaders at hyperscale customers.
  • Build credibility and long-term relationships by engaging in roadmap discussions, co-design sessions, and technical reviews.
  • Contribute to early design-win opportunities and strengthen Coherent's position as a partner of choice.

    Market Insight & Thought Leadership

  • Analyze industry trends, competitive developments, and customer needs to inform internal planning.
  • Write technical briefs, whitepapers, and presentations that communicate Coherent's role in next-generation AI and datacenter infrastructure.
  • Represent Coherent in key technical discussions, executive reviews, and industry forums.

    Internal Collaboration

  • Act as a bridge between AI system architectures and Coherent's optical hardware development.
  • Align cross-functional stakeholders - R& D, product, business development, marketing - around customer-driven requirements.
  • Provide the "voice of the customer" to influence technology and product development decisions.

    Education & Experience

  • BSEE, BSCE, or BS in Physics; Master's or PhD preferred.
  • 10-15+ years of experience in technical leadership roles across AI infrastructure, cloud, HPC, or optical systems.
  • Experience working with hyperscaler engineering teams or silicon vendors.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence product direction, secure design wins, and communicate technical vision.
  • Bonus: background in photonics, packaging, or coherent optical systems; experience in vertically integrated environments.

    Skills

  • Strong working knowledge of large language model (LLM) architectures, including scaling, memory, and interconnect bottlenecks. Strong working knowledge of DCI and transport technologies.
  • Familiarity with GPU/TPU/NPU platforms and their architectural impact on optical I/O.
  • Broad understanding of optical interconnect technologies: PAM4, CPO, optical circuit switching, advanced transceivers.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to operate credibly at both engineering and senior customer levels.
  • Systems thinker: able to integrate signals across hardware, software, packaging, power, and photonics into a clear perspective.

    Working Conditions
    • This position is onsite/Hybrid
    • May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
    • Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
    • Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job

    Physical Requirements
    • Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
    • Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
    • Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.

    Safety Requirements

    All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

    Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

    Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

    Culture Commitment

    Ensure adherence to company's values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

    Integrity - Create an Environment of Trust

    Collaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

    Accountability - Own the Process and the Outcome

    Respect - Recognize the Value in Everyone

    Enthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

    Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

    Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.Job Summary: Coherent is seeking a technically astute and influential Optical Communications Architect to help shape how our optical communication technologies align with the evolving infrastructure needs of large-scale AI platforms. This high-visibility role sits at the intersection of next-generation AI compute systems and advanced photonic solutions, requiring both technical depth and the ability to engage credibly with senior customers and other stakeholders.The successful candidate will provide critical input into Coherent's technology direction, translating the requirements of leading hyperscale and AI customers into clear architectural guidance for product and R& D teams. While not owning product development, this role is central to defining key elements of our roadmap and ensuring our solutions anticipate future system-level demands.

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    Educational requirements:

    • high school

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