Optical AI Product Line Manager
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94% High Response
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Avg. Turnaround
3–5 Days
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4.8 ★ Rating
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Job Overview
Experience
5+
Salary
Best in Industry
Openings
Multiple Openings
Employment Type
full_time
Work Mode
On-site
Shift
Day Shift
Working Days
Monday to Saturday
Notice Period
Immediate to 30 Days
Education
Graduate
Job Category
Optical Networking
Job Summary
Ciena, a global leader in high‑speed connectivity, seeks an Optical AI Product Line Manager to drive the strategy and commercialization of optical networking solutions for AI workloads. The role involves partnering with North American Communications Service Providers to design and monetize optical networks that support AI training and inference traffic across Data Center Interconnect, metro and long‑haul domains. The successful candidate will translate customer needs into product roadmaps, build robust business cases, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams in engineering, R&D and product management. Strong expertise in optical and IP networking, AI cluster traffic patterns, and financial modeling (TCO/CAPEX/OPEX) is essential, as is the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Ciena, a global leader in high‑speed connectivity, seeks an Optical AI Product Line Manager to drive the strategy and commercialization of optical networking solutions for AI workloads. The role involves partnering with North American Communications Service Providers to design and monetize optical networks that support AI training and inference traffic across Data Center Interconnect, metro and long‑haul domains. The successful candidate will translate customer needs into product roadmaps, build robust business cases, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams in engineering, R&D and product management. Strong expertise in optical and IP networking, AI cluster traffic patterns, and financial modeling (TCO/CAPEX/OPEX) is essential, as is the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and executive audiences.
About the Role
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining strategy, content, data and execution. You will work with cross-functional teams and contribute directly to the company’s digital growth in Kolkata and surrounding areas.
Job Requirements
- Optical Networking
- AI Connectivity
- Product Line Management
- Business Case Development
- Technical Architecture
Required Skills
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Languages
English, Hindi, Bengali
Gender / Eligibility
Any
Age Limit
Not Applicable
Benefits & Perks
Hiring Process Timeline
Transparent recruitment steps for this position
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Quick 1-step resume submission on OurKolkata
Recruiter Review
Ciena hiring team evaluates candidate profile
Interview Rounds
Personal or online interview with department heads
Job Offer & Joining
Official offer letter issuance and onboarding
About the Company
Ciena
Ciena is a leading organization in Kolkata delivering high-value products and professional services.
Industry
Technology & Services
Company Size
100–500 Employees
Founded
2005
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