Senior Director of Product and Technology Strategy, DCC at MaxLinear

ResponsibilitiesMaxLinear 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:Strategic LeadershipDefine and execute comprehensive product and technology strategy for data center connectivity solutions, including optical transceivers, retimers, and switching siliconDrive long-term technology roadmaps aligned with industry trends for scale-out and scale-up networking in data centersPartner with executive leadership to establish market positioning and competitive differentiation strategiesMarket and Customer EngagementMaintain 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 investmentsLead technical discussions and design reviews with tier-1 data center operators and OEMsJointly drive design wins with marketing and sales team at hyperscale data centersDrive customer co-development programs and strategic partnershipsPresent and evangelize DC connectivity products & technologies at major conferences and eventsTechnical ExcellenceProvide technical guidance on advanced silicon architectures for data center scale-up and scale-out networking ASICsEvaluate and recommend differentiated technologies for applications such as AEC and switching applicationsEnsure technical feasibility of next-generation product conceptsProduct InnovationChampion breakthrough connectivity solutions addressing power, density, and performance challenges in modern data centersLead "build vs. buy vs. partner" decisions for key technology components and capabilitiesQualificationsProgressive experience in semiconductor industry with focus on high-speed connectivity solutionsDeep understanding of data center rack architectures, top-of-rack switching, and spine-leaf topologies at hyperscale operatorsStrong background in optical technologies including silicon photonics, DSP-based transceivers, and coherent opticsExperience with data center networking protocols (Ethernet, InfiniBand, RoCE) and emerging standardsProven 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 companiesDemonstrated success in driving products from concept to high-volume productionPreferred QualificationsPrevious experience at hyperscale data center operators (Meta, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, etc.)Background with optical transceiver companies or data center switch vendorsExperience with AI/ML infrastructure and GPU interconnect technologiesBS in Electrical Engineering or related + 15 years of experience, or MS + 13 years of experience, or Ph.D. + 10 years of experienceCompensation and BenefitsMaxLinear has a Total Compensation philosophy which includes base salary and annual discretionary bonus eligibility and many positions also include stock-based compensation.MaxLinear expects to offer a starting base salary within the range of:  $186,100 to $288,995 AnnuallyWe offer competitive benefits designed to support employee health, welfare, and retirement and some highlights are:  health care benefits, 401k savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and paid time off.The actual starting base salary will be determined by the match to certain role-related criteria such as educational degree(s) or equivalent, relevant work experience, skillset needed for the role, and geographic location; this is not an all-inclusive list as some roles may require unique skills or experience.Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on race, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.Company OverviewMaxLinear is a global, NASDAQ-traded company (MXL) where the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well. We are a fabless system-on-chip product company, striving to improve the world’s communication networks for everyone through our highly integrated radio-frequency (RF), analog, digital, and mixed-signal semiconductor solutions for access and connectivity, wired and wireless infrastructure, and industrial and multi-market applications.We hire the best people in the industry and engage them in some of the most exciting opportunities that connect the world we live in today. Our growth has come from innovative, bold approaches to solving some of the world’s most challenging communication technology problems in the most efficient and effective manner.MaxLinear began by developing the world’s first high-performance TV tuner chip using standard CMOS process technology. Others said we couldn’t achieve the extremely high-performance requirements using CMOS, but we proved them wrong and achieved enduring global market leadership with our designs. Since then, we’ve developed a full line of products that drive 4G and 5G infrastructure; enable data center, metro and long-haul optical interconnects; bring 10Gbit to the home; power the IoT revolution; and enable robust and reliable communication in harsh industrial environments. Over the years, we’ve expanded through organic growth and through several acquisitions that have perfectly complemented our existing portfolio and enabled us to deliver complete end-to-end solutions in our target markets. One such example was the acquisition of Intel’s Home Gateway Platform Division that added Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and Broadband Gateway Processor SoC technology to our connected home portfolio creating a complete and scalable platform of connectivity and access solutions to fully address our customers’ needs.Our headquarters are in Carlsbad, near San Diego, California. We also have major design centers in Irvine and San Jose, California; Valencia, Spain; Bangalore, India; Munich, Germany; Israel; and Singapore.We have approximately 1,200 employees, a substantial majority of whom have engineering degrees and include masters and Ph.D. graduates from many of the premiere universities around the world. Our employees thrive on innovation, outstanding execution, outside-the-box thinking, nimbleness, and collaboration. Together, we form a high-energy business team that is focused on building the best and most innovative products on the market.Job SummaryID: 2025-2866Category: DCCType: Full TimeLocation : Location: US-CA-San Jose