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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # PCS Systems Engineer - **Company:** Corning - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $112,902.0 - $155,240.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Data Centers, Software Systems, AI Infrastructure, Application Specific Integrated Circuits - **Published:** June 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g7yydd ## About the Role + Master's or Doctorate Degree in Engineering, Applied Science, or equivalent fields + 7+ years of experience in an applications, systems, or product development function, with meaningful time in a customer-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 + 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 with frequent customer engagements at a technical level, with the ability to comprehend technical needs and convey effective value propositions + Ability to collaborate across functional and geographical boundaries to 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 people within and outside the organization to meet objectives + Garner trust and lead collaborative work efforts, both internally and externally, across multiple time zones DESIRED EXPERIENCES + 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 + English + Mandarin (Japanese, or Korean) is a plus for global account coverage ## Description The **Senior Systems Engineer** 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. ROLES AND 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 + Establish ongoing and trusting relationships with technical counterparts amongst our primary customers and partners within the CPO ecosystem ## 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) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [How to build a sovereign European AI compute infrastructure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1102-how-to-build-a-sovereign-european-ai-compute-infrastructure) - [The Billion Dollar Machine: First Time Right.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/393-the-billion-dollar-machine-first-time-right) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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) - [Software Engineer Career: Things You Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/143-software-engineer-career-things-you-should-know) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)