Lightmatter · 17 hours ago
Principal Product Line Manager, Optics/Photonics
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $300K/yr
12+ years expLightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, and they are seeking a Principal Product Line Manager specializing in Optics/Photonics to lead product definition and drive design wins with top semiconductor and cloud vendors. This role involves managing product lifecycle, developing market positioning, and representing the company at industry events.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterMachine LearningSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Complete the detailed requirements definition (MRD/PRD), product line family/SKU strategy, and commercial market positioning for the company’s silicon photonics-based hardware offerings with a focus on Passage, Lightmatter’s programmable photonic chiplet interconnect. This also includes evaluation/development systems and other demonstration vehicles
Drive industry partner relationships and the availability of partner hardware solution offerings including lasers, fibers, connectors, and other related optical components
Manage the roll-out of the products to lead customers and product lifecycle management through the development process all the way to and through the production phases
Along with sales, pursue and win key customers by producing collaterals and articulating key advantages and value propositions of Lightmatter products through detailed customer proposals
Develop pricing guidelines, margin analysis, and forecasts establishing competitiveness and profitability of Lightmatter products in support of corporate financial goals and revenue planning
Represent Lightmatter at key industry forums and speaking events as a corporate leader and subject matter expert
Develop high-quality, high-value outbound marketing and product technical collaterals in conjunction with product marketing and technical documentation teams
Brief top industry press, analysts, and investors relative to Lightmatter product strategies, competitive advantages, and other industry trends
Qualification
Required
12+years of related experience with 8+ years in product management, marketing, applications engineering, and business development roles driving high-complexity semiconductor products to volume production
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field
Previous experience driving products through the full development cycle from business case/definition through development, design-in, production, and EOL cycles
Experience with a wide range of products and technologies, deployed in datacenters. This includes management, provisioning operations and maintenance of optical elements
Strong end-to-end understanding of all key aspects of semiconductor chip development
Demonstrates strong data-driven decision-making skills by effectively collecting, analyzing, and interpreting large datasets
Must be a collaborative leader providing the understanding of key financial indicators for smarter business decisions
Must have detailed market and technical knowledge of silicon photonics and/or related optical technologies
Must have experience facilitating effective communication across functional teams, resulting in a reduction in project misalignments and accelerating delivery timeline
Preferred
Advanced technical degrees related to optics/photonics technology are preferred given the high complexity of the technology
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple competing priorities and who finds satisfaction in being accountable to accomplishing results quickly and accurately
Willing and able to learn quickly. Self-starter with a “no task is too big or small” attitude
Broad professional network across relevant industry segments
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Savings Matching Program
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Paid Family Leave
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Commuter Benefits
Flexible, hybrid workplace model
Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)
Company
Lightmatter
Lightmatter develops photonic chips that enable data processing and communication using light instead of electricity.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (5)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$822MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceViking Global InvestorsGoogle Ventures
2024-10-16Series D· $400M
2023-12-19Series C· $155M
2023-05-31Series C· $154M
Leadership Team
Nicholas Harris
Founder, CEO
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Bob Turner
Sr. VP Sales & Solution Architecture
Recent News
2025-11-23
2025-10-09
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