Principal Product Engineer

About the Job Celero Communications is building next‑generation coherent DSP integrated circuits for high‑performance optical networking. We are seeking a highly motivated Product Engineer to drive New Product Introduction (NPI), manufacturing ramp, and High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) for industry-leading optical DSP solutions powering next-generation AI infrastructure. As a fast-growing startup, we are rapidly scaling production to meet increasing demand from AI and hyperscale data center customers. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on advanced-node semiconductor products, influence manufacturing strategy, and play a critical role in bringing cutting-edge technology from development into high-volume production. About Our Products Our team develops high-performance optical DSPs that enable the highest-speed optical interconnects for AI and cloud data centers. Built on leading-edge process technologies and delivered as Known Good Die (KGD), our products provide industry-leading performance, bandwidth, and power efficiency for some of the world's most demanding networking applications. Responsibilities • Lead NPI activities from engineering builds through qualification and production release. • Drive manufacturing ramp execution with foundry and OSAT partners, achieving yield, quality, and production targets. • Support rapid scaling of production volumes to meet growing customer demand. • Own product yield, quality, and performance throughout the product lifecycle. • Analyze manufacturing and test data to drive yield improvement and resolve product issues. • Partner with Design, Test, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to ensure robust and scalable production. • Manage product changes, qualification activities, and manufacturing transfers while maintaining product quality and supply continuity. Why Join Us • Help build a category-defining semiconductor company at an exciting stage of growth. • Work on industry-leading optical DSP technology enabling the AI revolution. • Take end-to-end ownership from product introduction through high-volume manufacturing. • Make a direct impact on product success, customer delivery, and company growth.