Posted 15 months ago
Product Line Manager
@ Ranovus
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Ranovus, a semiconductor company supplying hardware for AI and data center networks, is hiring a Product Line Manager to own strategy, roadmap and execution for multi-terabit optical engines. The role works directly with hyperscalers, networking OEMs and semiconductor partners and drives cross-functional delivery through launch and lifecycle. The posting states a full-time role requiring a bachelor's degree and 5+ years of product management or technical marketing experience in optical interconnects, photonics or semiconductors.
Responsibilities:
- Define and execute the optical engine product roadmap
- Act as primary interface with hyperscalers and networking OEMs
- Define MRDs and PRDs and manage new product introduction
- Track KPIs across revenue, margins and adoption
- Build business cases and competitive positioning
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics or related field
- 5+ years in product management or technical marketing in photonics or semiconductors
- Strong understanding of silicon photonics and CPO
- Proven success managing multi-terabit interconnect products
- Excellent communication and negotiation with C-level stakeholders
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-08-20
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering |
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Ranovus
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Full company description
The world-class team of scientist and engineers at Ranovus is comprised of professionals with a unique combination of decades of expertise in product development of optoelectronics components and transceiver subsystems for the information technology industry. Ranovus' disruptive innovation in Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser combined with advanced digital and photonics integrated circuit technologies is setting a new industry benchmark for the next generation of optical interconnect solutions. Our technology delivers significant reduction in power dissipation, size and cost of interconnects, and enables a much higher degree of distortion tolerance compared to traditional solutions, thereby enabling a "freeway" architecture to reduce network latency.
- LinkedIn followers
- 5,447
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 119
- Reported office locations
- 11 Hines Rd, 101, Ottawa, Ontario K2K 2X1, CA
- Business categories
- Information Technology
- Data Center
- Optical Communication
- Telecommunications
- Computer
- Other recorded names
- Ranovus
- RANOVUS Inc.
- Specialties
- Inter/Intra Data Center Connectivity
- Digital and Photonics Integrated Circuit Technologies
- Optical Transmission
- Advanced Packaging Technologies
- and Co-Packaged Optics
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 99,819,077
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The world-class team of scientist and engineers at Ranovus is comprised of professionals with a unique combination of decades of expertise in product development of optoelectronics components and transceiver subsystems for the information technology industry. Ranovus' disruptive innovation in Quantum Dot Multi-Wavelength Laser combined with advanced digital and photonics integrated circuit technologies is setting…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Telecommunications |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2012 |
| Specialties | Inter/Intra Data Center ConnectivityDigital and Photonics Integrated Circuit TechnologiesOptical TransmissionAdvanced Packaging Technologiesand Co-Packaged Optics |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 14 |
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Product Line Manager (PLM) – Optical Engines
About Us
Ranovus is a semiconductor company with global operations helping power the data behind next generation AI and data center networks. We design and build advanced hardware that moves massive amounts of information quickly and efficiently between computer systems in data centers around the world. Our technology improves performance while reducing energy use and environmental impact, supporting the rapid growth of AI and cloud services. At Ranovus, you’ll join a collaborative, inclusive team that values learning, flexibility, and meaningful work with global impact.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Product Line Manager (PLM) to own the strategy, roadmap, and execution for our next-generation multi-terabit optical engines.
How You’ll Contribute
- Product Strategy & Roadmap
- Define and execute the product roadmap for high-capacity optical engines (100G–200G/lane, multi-terabit systems).
- Anticipate customer needs and align products to Hyperscaler, AI/ML infrastructure, and networking roadmaps.
- Work with executive leadership to set pricing, positioning, and go-to-market strategy.
- Customer & Market Engagement
- Act as the primary interface with hyperscalers, networking OEMs, and semiconductor partners.
- Collect and translate customer requirements into product features and specifications.
- Build business cases, market analyses, and competitive positioning for product decisions.
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Drive collaboration across engineering, sales, operations, and executive teams to deliver on time and within budget.
- Define MRDs (Market Requirement Documents) and PRDs (Product Requirement Documents).
- Ensure seamless new product introduction (NPI) and lifecycle management.
- Performance & Metrics
- Track KPIs across revenue, margins, adoption rate, and customer satisfaction.
- Identify opportunities for differentiation in power efficiency, bandwidth density, and cost per bit.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in product management, business development, or technical marketing in optical interconnects, photonics, or semiconductor industries.
- Strong technical understanding of silicon photonics, optical engines, pluggables, or Co-Packaged Optics (CPO).
- Proven success managing multi-terabit interconnect products or high-speed networking technologies (Ethernet, PCIe, InfiniBand, etc.).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with ability to engage C-level and technical stakeholders.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of driving new product adoption in emerging markets.
You Belong At Ranovus
We appreciate the time you invest in exploring opportunities with us. At Ranovus, we believe diverse perspectives and a strong sense of belonging are essential to building innovative technology and resilient teams. If your experience does not match every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value curiosity, growth, and the unique strengths each person brings.
Ranovus is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, including those from equity deserving and underrepresented communities. We are committed to an accessible recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Accommodations are available at any stage of the hiring process upon request by reaching out to our Talent team at [email protected].
We are committed to delivering a respectful and transparent candidate experience, with clear and timely communication at every stage of the process. Ranovus Inc. is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used to support elements of our hiring process. These tools are designed to enhance consistency and efficiency, not replace human judgment. All hiring decisions are made by people, guided by care, context, and fairness.
Thank you for your interest in joining Ranovus. We look forward to connecting with you.
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