PCS Sales Engineer Nvidia

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Our Optical Communications segment has recently evolved from being a manufacturer of optical fiber and cable, hardware and equipment to being a comprehensive provider of industry-leading optical solutions across the broader communications industry.This segment is classified into two main product groupings – carrier network and enterprise network. The carrier network product group consists primarily of products and solutions for optical-based communications infrastructure for services such as video, data and voice communications. The enterprise network product group consists primarily of optical-based communication networks sold to businesses, governments and individuals for their own use.Role Purpose Corning is seeking a Sales Engineer to support strategic engagement with NVIDIA, with a primary focus on Co‑Packaged Optics (CPO) and advanced data‑center connectivity solutions. This role will partner closely with Corning’s PCS and Data Center Business Unit (DCBU) teams and work directly with NVIDIA engineering and architecture organizations to enable system‑level design, validation, and large‑scale deployment of optical connectivity solutions. Based in Bay Area, the Sales Engineer plays a highly customer‑facing role and is critical to accelerating design wins, supporting complex CPO programs, and shaping next‑generation PCS and data‑center interconnect solutions.Key Responsibilities Customer & System Engagement Serve as Corning’s primary field technical interface to NVIDIA engineering and architecture teams in Santa Clara, CA Lead and support system‑level architecture discussions spanning hardware platforms, CPO implementations, optical connectivity, shuffle boxes, structured cabling, and high‑density interconnect solutions CPO & PCS Technical Leadership Support NVIDIA programs involving Co‑Packaged Optics, including connectivity considerations beyond the package and into the system and rack level Contribute to reference architectures, cabling guides, and application documentation in close collaboration with PCS product management and engineering teams Design‑In, Validation & Issue Resolution Lead technical evaluations, design‑in activities, and validation efforts from early development through production ramp Support demonstrations, prototyping iterations, troubleshooting, and corrective actions across development and deployment phases Internal Alignment & Execution Provide early visibility into customer requirements, technical risks, and scaling considerations to support internal readiness for ramp‑up and deployment at scale Provide on-site support (“be the eyes and ears”) for proof of concepts, samples, and troubleshooting activities in the pre-sale and post-sale processes Required Education Bachelor of Science – Engineering, Physics, or Applied Science Minimum of 3 years’ experience in optical fibers and connectivity Familiarity and experience with multi-layer physical layer data center network topologies like spine and leaf Layer 2 Networking Certification a plus Familiarity with Scale Out, Scale Up, and Scale Across AI network architectures Semiconductor experience a plus Experience using a CRM, especially Salesforce Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneDrive, and SharePoint Desired Experiences Master's Degree preferred. PhD a plus Green Belt certification Black belt (6 Sigma or Innovation) training Project and/or manufacturing financial management knowledge Knowledge of Innovation Stage-gate processes This position does not support immigration sponsorship. The range for this position is $96,254.00 - $132,349.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. A job that shapes a life. Corning offers you the total package. Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one. Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win. As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family. Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions. 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