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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Photonics Connectivity Solutions Sr Systems Engineer - **Company:** Corning - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $123,497.0 - $169,810.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Data Centers, AI Infrastructure, Application Specific Integrated Circuits - **Published:** September 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://corningjobs.corning.com/talentcommunity/apply/1399593400/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or a related field * 7+ years of experience in applications, systems, or product development, including meaningful time in a customer-facing technical role such as Systems Engineer, Applications Engineer, Scientist, or Solutions Architect * Experience contributing to complex projects and working on cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, competitive environment * Ability to engage frequently with customers at a technical level, understand needs, and communicate effective value propositions * Ability to collaborate across functions and geographies to solve problems and develop solutions * Ability to translate complex specifications and application requirements for internal and external stakeholders to support new product development or product changes * Ability to influence and mobilize stakeholders within and outside the organization to meet objectives * Ability to build trust and lead collaborative efforts across internal and external teams, including across multiple time zones DESIRED EXPERIENCES * Master's or Doctorate Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent fields * Work experience in PLM, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, and/or Product Development in a fast-paced OEM context * Systems-level knowledge of CPO architectures, including photonic engines, external laser sources (ELS/ELSFP), fiber attach, ASIC integration and advanced packaging * Direct experience deploying CPO, NPO, LPO, or advanced pluggable optics in production or pre-production environments * Familiarity with AI/ML fabric architectures (scale-up / scale-out), including GPU/XPU cluster designs and optical I/O requirements ## Description Corning is seeking a Photonics Connectivity Solutions Sr Systems Engineer to partner closely with customers and ecosystem collaborators to understand product challenges, develop system-level solutions, translate those solutions into product requirements, and support the design-in of Corning's Co-Packaged Optics (CPO) portfolio. This role combines strong technical expertise in semiconductor manufacturing and photonic connectivity with a customer-focused mindset. As a key technical interface across R&D, program management, and business teams, the Senior Systems Engineer will help shape the future of AI infrastructure in hyperscale data centers. This is a highly visible role that requires systems-level thinking, technical credibility, and strong communication skills. The individual will guide customers from early architecture discussions through design-in, qualification, and serial production, while helping bridge internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to solve deployment challenges and inform Corning's CPO roadmap., * Serve as the 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 customers and partners to address identified needs through differentiated product offerings * Translate customer requirements into internal product specifications, ensuring alignment with Corning's R&D and product development capabilities * Conduct feasibility studies and develop initial design concepts for transfer to R&D * Build and maintain trusted relationships with technical counterparts across the CPO ecosystem * Develop a strong understanding of customer applications, the systems in which they operate, and the role of Corning solutions within those environments * Lead technical deep-dive sessions, architecture workshops, and design reviews with customer engineering teams, including hyperscaler network architects and ASIC/platform engineers * Collaborate with ASIC partners, packaging houses, laser vendors, connector suppliers, and hardware providers to build understanding of next-generation requirements * Serve as the voice of the customer within Corning, driving clarity of requirements, feature prioritization, and responsiveness to field feedback * ## Related Videos - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [How to build a sovereign European AI compute infrastructure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1102-how-to-build-a-sovereign-european-ai-compute-infrastructure) - [Breaking the Hardware Mindset: Overcoming Barriers to System-Level Innovation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1635-breaking-the-hardware-mindset-overcoming-barriers-to-system-level-innovation) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How Engineering Hubs Build Visibility at Developer Conferences like WeAreDevelopers World Congress](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/720-how-engineering-hubs-build-visibility-at-developer-conferences-like-wearedevelopers-world-congress) - [Stephan Gillich - Bringing AI Everywhere](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/489-stephan-gillich-bringing-ai-everywhere) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025)