Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
The Lightwave Sales Technical Manager will manage and grow strategic customer relationships for compound semiconductor lasers used in data center optical networking and fiber optic communications. The role involves serving as the primary contact for key accounts, aligning customer needs with company solutions, and driving business development across the U.S. and Japan.
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a global Japanese manufacturer that designs and produces electrical wires and cables, optical fiber and telecommunications equipment, automotive wiring harnesses and electronic components, and advanced materials and systems for energy and industrial markets. It supplies products and integrated solutions across automotive, telecom, power transmission, information systems, and industrial machinery — including components for EVs, data centers, and renewable-energy infrastructure. With an extensive worldwide R&D and manufacturing footprint, the company emphasizes innovation in materials (optical fiber, specialty metals, superconducting wire) and system integration to support infrastructure and mobility transitions. The corporate tagline "Connect with Innovation" reflects its focus on linking people, machines and networks through engineered technologies.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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