Chief Technology Officer

About the role

The organisation is an international leader in semiconductor and photonics, seeking a Chief Technology Officer to steer its Photonics business unit through a leadership transition. The CTO will define the technology vision, drive innovation, and align engineering efforts with market demands across optical communications, data‑center interconnects, and sensing.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute a long‑term technology roadmap covering photonics, lasers, and integrated optical solutions.
• Identify emerging trends in optical communications, AI‑driven datacenter interconnects, and sensing technologies.
• Lead global R&D teams to deliver high‑performance laser products from concept to qualification.
• Drive innovation in III‑V semiconductor technologies, silicon photonics integration, and advanced packaging.
• Develop and strengthen the company’s patent portfolio.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the development lifecycle of laser products, ensuring performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Align engineering initiatives with market needs in telecom, datacom, industrial, and consumer sectors.

Required profile

• PhD or Master’s degree in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in semiconductor or photonics technology leadership.
• Proven track record of developing and commercialising photonic or optical communication products.
• Strong understanding of lasers (DFB, SOA) and end‑user requirements.
• Experience leading large, multidisciplinary engineering teams across geographies.
• Strategic thinking combined with deep technical expertise.
• Background working with telecom/datacom OEMs or hyperscalers.
• Prior executive leadership experience (VP Engineering, CTO or equivalent).

Required skills

• Photonics technology
• Semiconductor device engineering
• Laser development (DFB, SOA)
• Silicon photonics integration
• III‑V semiconductor processes
• Advanced packaging techniques
• Optical communications
• AI‑driven datacenter interconnects
• Optical sensing technologies
• Patent portfolio management