MaxLinear
Senior Director of Product and Technology Strategy, DCC
MaxLinear, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
MaxLinear is seeking a Senior Director of Product and Technology Strategy to lead our Data Center Connectivity product portfolio. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic product vision to drive innovation in high-speed connectivity for scale-up and scale-out solutions for mega-scale data centers. You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge silicon design, MaxLinear IPs, and real-world data center deployment challenges at hyperscale operators. You will focus on the following: Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: 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. Market and Customer Engagement: 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 teams; drive customer co-development programs and strategic partnerships; present and evangelize DC connectivity products & technologies at major conferences and events. Technical Excellence: 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. Qualifications
Progressive experience in the semiconductor industry with a 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 Preferred qualifications: 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 Education: BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 15 years of experience, or MS with 13 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 10 years of experience Compensation And Benefits
MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and may include stock-based compensation. The starting base salary range is $186,100 to $288,995 annually. We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement, including health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off. The actual starting base salary will be determined by role-related criteria such as education, experience, skillset, and geographic location. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Company Overview
MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) focused on fabless system-on-chip solutions for high-performance RF, analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor applications. Our headquarters are in Carlsbad, CA, with major design centers in Irvine and San Jose, CA; Valencia, Spain; Bangalore, India; Munich, Germany; Israel; and Singapore. We employ around 1,200 people and value innovation, execution, collaboration, and nimbleness in solving challenging communication technology problems.
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MaxLinear is seeking a Senior Director of Product and Technology Strategy to lead our Data Center Connectivity product portfolio. This role combines deep technical expertise with strategic product vision to drive innovation in high-speed connectivity for scale-up and scale-out solutions for mega-scale data centers. You will bridge the gap between cutting-edge silicon design, MaxLinear IPs, and real-world data center deployment challenges at hyperscale operators. You will focus on the following: Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership: 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. Market and Customer Engagement: 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 teams; drive customer co-development programs and strategic partnerships; present and evangelize DC connectivity products & technologies at major conferences and events. Technical Excellence: 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. Qualifications
Progressive experience in the semiconductor industry with a 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 Preferred qualifications: 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 Education: BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 15 years of experience, or MS with 13 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 10 years of experience Compensation And Benefits
MaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and may include stock-based compensation. The starting base salary range is $186,100 to $288,995 annually. We offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement, including health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off. The actual starting base salary will be determined by role-related criteria such as education, experience, skillset, and geographic location. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Company Overview
MaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) focused on fabless system-on-chip solutions for high-performance RF, analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor applications. Our headquarters are in Carlsbad, CA, with major design centers in Irvine and San Jose, CA; Valencia, Spain; Bangalore, India; Munich, Germany; Israel; and Singapore. We employ around 1,200 people and value innovation, execution, collaboration, and nimbleness in solving challenging communication technology problems.
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