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Coherent

VP, Advanced Development

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Coherent is seeking a Vice President (or SVP) of Research to lead its advanced research ... Deep expertise in datacenter and communications systems and optical technologies * Strong ...

Ideatek

VP of Accounting & Finance

Buhler, KS · On-site

... fiber-optic infrastructure across Kansas. We are a homegrown, entrepreneurial, and fiercely ... Position Overview As the VP of Accounting and Finance , you will be the strategic architect behind ...

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IdeaTek

VP of Accounting & Finance

Wichita, KS · On-site

... fiber-optic infrastructure across Kansas. We are a homegrown, entrepreneurial, and fiercely ... Position Overview As the VP of Accounting and Finance , you will be the strategic architect behind ...

IdeaTek

VP of Accounting & Finance

Wichita, KS · On-site

... fiber-optic infrastructure across Kansas. We are a homegrown, entrepreneurial, and fiercely ... Position Overview As the VP of Accounting and Finance , you will be the strategic architect behind ...

Ideatek

VP of Accounting & Finance

Wichita, KS · On-site

... fiber-optic infrastructure across Kansas. We are a homegrown, entrepreneurial, and fiercely ... Position Overview As the VP of Accounting and Finance , you will be the strategic architect behind ...

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As of Jul 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president optical in the United States is $157,532.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $115,000.00 and $190,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vice President Optical vs Optical Director?

AspectVice President OpticalOptical Director
CredentialsTypically requires advanced degrees in business or healthcare, leadership experience, and industry certificationsRequires optometry or optical management certifications, relevant industry experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level setting overseeing multiple locations or divisions within optical companiesOperational management within optical retail or healthcare facilities
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in large optical corporations, healthcare systems, and retail chainsCommon in optical retail chains, healthcare clinics, and private practices

The Vice President Optical and Optical Director roles both involve leadership in the optical industry, but the Vice President typically holds a higher executive position with broader strategic responsibilities across multiple locations or divisions. The Optical Director focuses more on operational management within specific facilities or regions. Both roles require industry-specific certifications and experience, but the VP position emphasizes strategic oversight and executive decision-making.

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Optical - Vice President, Optical Product Development (OPD)

Eliyan

Mundelein, IL

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

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Job description

Eliyan is building NuLink, a proprietary die-to-die chiplet interconnect fabric purpose-built for AI infrastructure at hyperscale.  As Eliyan expands into co-packaged optics (CPO), the VP of Optical Product Development owns the product strategy for integrating third-party optical components — VCSELs, photodetectors, lenses, and fiber interfaces — with Eliyan's silicon die at the package level. This role requires deep familiarity with semiconductor fabrication and assembly processes, as all optical integration decisions are constrained by and executed within a semiconductor packaging environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Define optical product strategy centered on die-level co-packaging of external optical components with Eliyan's silicon.
  • Own the optical component selection and qualification process (VCSELs, PDs, lenses, fiber connectors), evaluating vendors against system performance and assembly compatibility requirements.
  • Drive assembly-aware optical product specifications — accounting for flip-chip tolerances, solder reflow constraints, alignment accuracy, and packaging design rules.
  • Engage silicon process and design teams on equal footing, translating optical requirements into process-compatible constraints and vice versa.
  • Navigate optical-electrical co-design tradeoffs within foundry process boundaries (e.g., TSMC, GlobalFoundries, or equivalent).
  • Serve as the primary interface between optical and silicon teams (analog/digital), ensuring bidirectional feed-in/feedback between optical integration requirements and silicon design.
  • Partner with Marketing to define product positioning, customer-facing optical specifications, and roadmap priorities.
  • Report execution status and product milestones to the COA
QUALIFICATIONS
  • 12+ years in optical systems or photonic integration, with substantial hands-on experience in semiconductor fabrication, assembly, or advanced packaging environments.
  • Solid working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes — FEOL/BEOL concepts, lithography constraints, metal layer stackups, and how process design rules affect optical integration feasibility.
  • Deep understanding of co-packaging architectures — flip-chip bonding, micro-bump interconnects, interposer-based integration, or equivalent.
  • Experience qualifying and integrating third-party optical components (VCSELs, PDs, optical subassemblies) into semiconductor packages.
  • Familiarity with packaging design rules and their implications for optical alignment yield.
  • Experience navigating optical-electrical co-design tradeoffs within foundry process boundaries.
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills across silicon, packaging, and marketing teams.
  • Standards-body experience (IEEE 802.3, OIF, CPO Consortium) a plus.

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