Senior Systems Engineer, Co-Packaged Optics (m/f/d)

Senior Systems Engineer, Co-Packaged Optics (m/f/d)

Location: Berlin, DE, 12489

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 75855

Role Purpose

The Senior Systems Engineer, Co-Packaged Optics is responsible for working directly with our customers and ecosystem partners to understand their product challenges, create system-level solutions, translate those solutions into product requirements, and drive design-in of Corning's Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) products. The role combines deep technical expertise in semiconductor manufacturing and photonic connectivity with a strong customer-facing orientation, serving as the technical interface between Corning R&D, program management and the business team to shape the future of AI infrastructure in hyperscale data centers.

This is a highly visible role that combines deep systems expertise with strong communication skills to guide our customers from early architecture discussions through design-in and qualification to serial production, bridging internal engineering teams and our customers to solve deployment challenges and influencing the CPO roadmap based on direct customer insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary technical point of contact for strategic customers and ecosystem partners throughout the CPO product lifecycle - from early architecture discussions through design-in, qualification, and deployment
• Lead product and system ideation with our customers and partners, with the goal of addressing identified needs through differentiated product offerings
• Translate customer requirements into internal product specifications, ensuring alignment between external needs and Corning's R&D and product development capabilities.
• Conduct feasibility studies and develop initial design concepts to be transferred to R&D
• Establish ongoing and trusting relationships with technical counterparts amongst our primary customers and partners within the CPO ecosystem.
• Develop a deep understanding of customer applications, the systems in which they operate, and how Corning products function in these applications.
• Lead technical deep-dive sessions, architecture workshops, and design reviews with customer engineering teams, including hyperscaler network architects and ASIC/platform engineers.
• Perform system level thermo-mechanical simulations to provide design recommendations
• Deliver compelling technical presentations, demos, and proof-of-concept (PoC) engagements
• Participate in mapping out market trends and technology roadmaps, identifying key gaps and recommendations in terms of both technology capabilities and new products.
• In close collaboration with PLM and Marketing, help refine Corning's value proposition in the context of a deep understanding of the applications and use cases of our CPO solutions
• Collaborate with ASIC partners, packaging houses, laser vendors, and connector suppliers as well as hardware providers to build understanding of next generation requirements
• Act as the voice of the customer inside Corning, driving requirement clarity, feature prioritization, and responsiveness to field feedback.

Experiences/Education - Required

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in Physics, Electrical, Optical or Mechanical Engineering , or equivalent fields.
• 7+ yearsof experience in an applications, systems, or product development function, with meaningful time in acustomer-facing technical role(Systems Engineer, Applications Engineer, Scientist, or Solutions Architect).
• Participation in complex projects and contribution to multi-functional teams in a fast-paced competitive environment.

Required Skills

• Deep understanding of one or more of the following:optics, glass as a material, optical fiber and communications, Silicon Photonics, semiconductor packaging, semiconductor metrology, electronic hardware design and manufacturing.
• Ease withfrequent customer engagements at a technical level, with the ability to comprehend technical needs and convey effective value propositions.
• Ability tocollaborate across functional and geographical boundariesto solve problems and develop solutions.
• Conceptualize complex specification and application requirements and articulate to internal/external stakeholders to initiate new product development or implement product changes.
• Mobilize and influence peoplewithin and outside the organization to meet objectives.
• Garner trust and lead collaborative work efforts, both internally and externally, across multiple time zones.

Desired Skills

• Work experience inPLM, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, and/or Product Developmentin a fast-paced OEM context.
• +3 years of industrial experience.
• Systems-level knowledge of CPO architectures, including photonic engines, external laser sources (ELS/ELSFP), fiber attach, ASIC integration and advanced packaging.
• Direct experience deployingCPO, NPO, LPO, or advanced pluggable opticsin production or pre-production environments.
• Familiarity withAI/ML fabric architectures(scale-up / scale-out), including GPU/XPU cluster designs and optical I/O requirements.
• Fluent English, verbally and written.

Benefits

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our top priority. Our Compensation & Benefits package supports your health and well-being, your financial goals, and your career—from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentive programs are linked to key business results, ensuring you're rewarded when the company succeeds. When Corning wins, we all win.
• Our health and well-being benefits include company-funded retirement plan, paid leave, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling valued and recognized motivates us even more. That's why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate achievements and recognize colleagues who deliver exceptional performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at .