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Senior Director, Data Center Strategy
Job Location:
Job Location:
Milpitas, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 230000 - 280000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
MACOM (NASDAQ: MTSI) is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced semiconductor products across a diverse range of end markets including Data Centers Telecommunications Industrial and Aerospace and Defense. We develop innovative cutting-edge technologies and products across the spectrum of radio frequency (RF) microwave millimeter wave photonics and high-speed analog technologies. Our solutions support critical network infrastructure applications like artificial intelligence high performance computing satellite communications radar unmanned aerial vehicles medical equipment test and measurement and advanced wireless networks.
MACOM has more than 75 years of expertise in semiconductor process development wafer fabrication circuit design advanced packaging systems architecture and applications engineering. We are committed to our customers success. We partner with customers to help solve their most challenging problems by providing semiconductor solutions that are at the forefront of the highest power highest frequency and/or highest data rates.
Leading technologies innovative products and driven employees. Come be a part of MACOM and help advance the next generation of connectivity infrastructure!
Senior Director Data Center Strategy
Position Summary
MACOM is seeking a Senior Director of Data Center Strategy to lead the companys long-term strategic vision and growth initiatives within the rapidly-evolving AI and cloud data center market. This senior leader will serve as a company authority on data center and AI infrastructure trends XPU roadmaps high speed optical and electrical interconnect technologies ecosystem competitive dynamics and emerging technology trends.
The Senior Director of Data Center Strategy will bridge technical expertise and business strategy translating market opportunities evolving customer needs competitive intelligence and technology shifts into actionable go-to-market strategies growth initiatives and new product investments
Working closely with business unit leadership systems engineering sales marketing and executive management this individual will help define where and how MACOM will compete company success factors and necessary R&D investments required to sustain long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
Data Center Strategy & Business Leadership
Drive MACOMs high level Data Center strategy and multi-year roadmap.
Identify and evaluate strategic market opportunities across AI infrastructure cloud computing networking server architectures and high-performance computing.
Develop recommendations regarding market participation investment priorities partnerships acquisitions and technology differentiation.
Serve as a strategic advisor to Business Unit leaders and executive management on market direction served addressable market (SAM) growth opportunities and competitive positioning.
Customer Ecosystem & Market Intelligence
Foster deep relationships across hyperscale cloud providers XPU partners networking OEMs server OEMs optical module manufacturers and ecosystem partners.
Engage with strategic customers to understand future requirements architecture transitions challenges and unmet needs.
Monitor market trends customer investments competitive activity and evolving technology roadmaps. Provide ongoing market intelligence and strategic insights to MACOMs executive leadership and business units.
Technology Vision & Industry Foresight
Anticipate technology inflection points and evolving industry standards in areas like optical networking architectures co-packaged optics silicon photonics linear drive optics active electrical cables PCIe CXL Ethernet and interface connectivity.
Assess potential disruptive technologies and competitive developments and recommend actions to ensure MACOM remains positioned at the forefront of industry innovation.
Product Strategy & Roadmap Influence
Translate market requirements and customer needs into product technology and platform priorities.
Partner with High Performance Connectivity Lightwave and other MACOM business units to influence long-range product planning.
Ensure product roadmaps anticipate future market shifts and support sustainable competitive differentiation.
Market Analysis & TAM/SAM Development
Develop and maintain comprehensive Total Addressable Market (TAM) and Served Addressable Market (SAM) models.
Quantify growth opportunities market share potential customer adoption trends and competitive positioning.
Develop executive-level reporting and recommendations based on data-driven insights.
Marketing / Thought Leadership
Position MACOM as a recognized thought leader in AI infrastructure optical networking and next-generation data center technologies.
Help establish strategic messaging that resonates with customers investors and industry participants.
Develop compelling value propositions and positioning strategies that clearly articulate MACOMs advantages.
Partner with Marketing Communications to develop strategic content that supports customer engagement and market leadership.
Contribute to white papers industry presentations investor materials blogs conference content newsletters and strategic messaging.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Physics Computer Engineering or related technical discipline.
15 years of experience in strategy product management business development applications engineering or leadership roles within datacenter infrastructure semiconductors optical networking or connectivity.
Deep understanding of AI networking infrastructure and architectures data center interconnects optical and electrical interconnect technologies.
Track record of strong customer engagements in the datacenter market. Ideal candidate will have experience engaging directly with hyperscale cloud providers server OEMs networking OEMs ODMs optical module manufacturers or related ecosystem participants.
Strong business acumen with the ability to evaluate market opportunities investment returns and strategic growth initiatives.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcome.
Preferred
MBA or advanced technical degree (MS or PhD).
Demonstrated experience developing long-range market strategies and translating technology trends into business opportunities.
Experience presenting to executive leadership teams Boards of Directors investment communities and strategic customers.
EEO:
MACOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. MACOM will not discriminate against any worker or job applicant on the basis of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information veteran status military service marital status or any other category protected under applicable law.
Reasonable Accommodation:
MACOM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and are in need of a reasonable accommodation with respect to any part of the application process please call 1- or email Provide your name phone number and the position title and location in which you are interested and nature of accommodation needed and we will get back to you. We also work with current employees who request or need reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
RSU Eligible
This position is eligible to receive restricted stock unit (RSU) awards and cash bonuses solely at MACOMs discretion subject to individual and company performance.
Salary Range
The Salary Range for this position is $230000 $280000. Actual salary offered to candidate will depend on several factors including but not limited to work location relevant candidates experience education and specific knowledge skills and abilities.
Benefits: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to:
Health dental and vision insurance.
Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan.
Paid time off.
Professional development opportunities.
Required Experience:
Exec
About Company
MACOM designs and manufactures high-performance semiconductor products for the Telecommunications, Industrial and Defense, and Data Center industries.
