Principal Product Engineer
About this role
About the Job
Celero Communications is building next‑generation coherent DSP integrated circuits for high‑performance optical networking. We are seeking a highly motivated Product Engineer to drive New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing ramp, and High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) for industry-leading optical DSP solutions powering next-generation AI infrastructure.
As a fast-growing startup, we are rapidly scaling production to meet increasing demand from AI and hyperscale data center customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on advanced-node semiconductor products, influence manufacturing strategy, and play a critical role in bringing cutting-edge technology from development into high-volume production.
About Our Products
Our team develops high-performance optical DSPs that enable the highest-speed optical interconnects for AI and cloud data centers. Built on leading-edge process technologies and delivered as Known Good Die (KGD), our products provide industry-leading performance, bandwidth, and power efficiency for some of the world's most demanding networking applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead NPI activities from engineering builds through qualification and production release.
- Drive manufacturing ramp execution with foundry and OSAT partners, achieving yield, quality, and production targets.
- Support rapid scaling of production volumes to meet growing customer demand.
- Own product yield, quality, and performance throughout the product lifecycle.
- Analyze manufacturing and test data to drive yield improvement and resolve product issues.
- Partner with Design, Test, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure robust and scalable production.
- Manage product changes, qualification activities, and manufacturing transfers while maintaining product quality and supply continuity.
Why Join Us
- Help build a category-defining semiconductor company at an exciting stage of growth.
- Work on industry-leading optical DSP technology enabling the AI revolution.
- Take end-to-end ownership from product introduction through high-volume manufacturing.
- Make a direct impact on product success, customer delivery, and company growth.
Company at a glance
Celero Communications develops advanced coherent DSP solutions that enable high-bandwidth, low-power optical connectivity for AI infrastructure. Founded in 2024 by industry leaders from Marvell, Inphi, Broadcom, and ClariPhy, Celero combines deep expertise in analog design, digital signal processing, and system architecture to redefine how data centers connect and scale across large AI networks. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California, with design centers in Canada and Argentina.
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