Active Electric Cable / Smart Cable Module Lead, AVP

We are seeking a highly experienced leader to drive high-speed product development and technology strategy across a portfolio of advanced interconnect solutions. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong cross-functional leadership, deep familiarity with cable manufacturing, and a track record of bringing complex products from concept through qualification and launch.

The AEC/SCM Lead will lead development across a range of high-speed electrical connectivity products, with primary focus on:

Active electrical cables (AEC)

Active copper cables (ACC)

Smart cable modules (SCM)

Linear re-driver cables

This leader will own both technology roadmapping and execution, managing multidisciplinary teams spanning hardware, firmware, testing, and mechanical engineering.

Lead cross-functional engineering teams across Mechanical Engineering, Testing Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Firmware Engineering.

Drive R&D and new product development for active and passive high-speed electrical interconnect technologies.

Define and manage the technology roadmap and strategic planning aligned with customer and market needs.

Oversee products through the full lifecycle, from concept, design, and qualification to launch.

Collaborate with Signal Integrity, NPI, QA, validation, and manufacturing teams to ensure product performance, quality, and reliability.

Build and lead a strong technical team with competencies spanning:

Schematic and layout design

High-speed electrical interconnect design

Firmware and software development

High-speed standards compliance

FMEA, DFM, DFA

Program management

Product qualification

Make both technical and business decisions to align product development with company strategy, customer requirements, and manufacturing realities.

Proven experience leading engineering development for high-speed electrical interconnect products, including significant experience with cable manufacturing.

Strong background in R&D, product development, and technology strategy.

Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Deep understanding of product quality, reliability, manufacturability, and validation processes.

Ability to make both technical and business decisions.

Experience with overseas (Asia) contract manufacturers

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with optical products and optical interconnect technologies is a plus.

Mandarin language proficiency.

The ideal candidate is a technical leader who can balance innovation, execution, and team development. They should be comfortable driving both strategic roadmaps and day-to-day engineering decisions while partnering closely with product, operations, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams.

A clear and differentiated technology roadmap

Efficient execution of new product development programs

Strong collaboration across engineering, validation, NPI, QA, and manufacturing

Successful launch of reliable, high-performance products aligned with market needs

Base salary range is $280,000 to $310,000 depending on experience, level, and business need. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonus, incentives and benefits.

We know that creativity and innovation happen more often when teams include diverse ideas, backgrounds, and experiences, and we actively encourage everyone with relevant experience to apply, including people of color, LGBTQ+ and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities.