Confidential · 10 hours ago
Senior Engineering Manager
Livermore, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expConfidential company is seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing onsite engineering team responsible for advanced fiber-optic connectivity solutions. The role involves technical leadership, hands-on engineering oversight, and collaboration with various departments to support product innovation and customer-driven programs.
Marketing & Advertising
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4–5 onsite engineers, providing daily guidance, coaching, and performance management
Establish clear priorities, resource allocation plans, and development goals aligned with department and company objectives
Create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and engineering excellence
Oversee and design and implementation of fiber optic connectivity solutions, focusing on products such as fiber optic connectors, adapters, and inside/outside plant cable assemblies for the Telecom Service Provider, Enterprise, and Hyperscale markets
Review and approve engineering drawings, specifications, and test plans to ensure product integrity and manufacturability
Support the creation and execution of Stage-Gate development processes, including gate reviews and technical checkpoints
Analyze market trends to align product designs with future demands, contributing to strategic growth and portfolio expansion
Act as a technical liaison for Sales, supporting customer inquiries, solution design discussions, and custom product requests
Collaborate on new product concepts and enhancements, contributing innovative ideas for next-generation connectivity solutions
Partner with manufacturing and quality teams to ensure product reliability, durability, and performance meet high standards
Provide guidance on large and small projects utilizing the Stage-Gate process, including gate reviews, technical updates, and communication with commercial and business teams
Engage with external customers, suppliers, and internal teams (business development, corporate technology, manufacturing, quality, and testing) to align project goals and ensure seamless execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
8–12+ years of engineering experience, including 3–5+ years in a leadership or people-management role
Strong expertise in fiber optic connectivity solutions for ISP/OSP applications, standards, and industry trends
Proficiency in CAD software and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems
Excellent problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset for delivering hands-on solutions
Effective communication skills for working with Sales, customers, and cross-functional teams
Self-motivated, high-integrity individual able to excel in challenging environments with minimal supervision
Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites and trade shows for product support and market engagement
Must be onsite in Livermore, CA and able to lead an in-person engineering team
Preferred
Experience with Stage-Gate or structured product development processes
Experience working directly with customers, sales teams, and manufacturing partners
Knowledge of IP processes or prior involvement in patents
Experience in telecom, hyperscale data center, or connectivity hardware environments
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Retirement savings plan
Paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Company
Confidential
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Silicon Valley, California US, US
51-200 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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