About Coractive
Coractive is a Canadian manufacturer specializing in high-performance specialty optical fibers. We design and manufacture innovative fiber solutions for industrial lasers, sensing, medical, defense, and telecimmunications applications.
As we expand our next-generation optical fiber technologies for telecommunications, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, hyperscale data centers, and advanced optical networks, we are establishing our presence in the U.S. market and seeking a motivated individual to join our commercial team in san Jose, California.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a technical background in photonics, optics, or telecommunications who wants to develop a career at the intersection of technology, business development, and costumer engagement.
Position overview
Our new telecom fiber products are currently under development and will target emerging application in high-speed optical communications, AI data centers, and next-generation networking infrastructures.
During the initial phase, the successful candidate will focus on market development, technology analysis, customer discovery, and industry engagement. the candidate will build relationships with potential costumers, understand market requirements, and provide valuable feedback to support product development.
As products move toward commercialization, this role will progressively evolve into a technical sales and business development position, responsible for costumer relationships, opportunity development, and revenue growth in the North American market.
Key Responsibilities
Market Research & Business Intelligence
- Research and analyze the U.S. telecommunications, AI infrastructure, hyperscale data center, and ptical networking markets.
- Identify emerging technology trends, market opportunities, and competitive landscapes.
- Monitor developments in optical communication technologies and industry roadmaps.
- Prepare market analysis reports and provide insights to product management and R&D teams.
Costumer Development & Business Growth
- Identify potential costumers including :
- Optical communication system companies
- Data center technology companies
- Fiber optic component manufacturers
- Telecom equipment suppliers
- Research institutions and technology partners
- Estabilish and maintain relationships with potential costumers and industry contacts
- Conduct costumer discovery discussions to understand technical requirements and market needs
- Support lead generation, costumer qualification, and opportunity development activities
Industry Networking & Events
- Identify relevant U.S. conferences, exhibitions, workshops, and technical forums
- Participate in major photonics and optical communication events (such as OFC, ECOC, photonics West, and related conferences)
- Build relationships with industry experts, researchers, and technology leaders
- Represent Coractive at industry events and costumer meetings
Technical Learning & Costumer Support
- Develop a strong understanding of optical fiber technologies and their applications
- Learn fundamuntals of:
- Fiber optic communication systems
- Coherent optical transmission
- Data center optical networks
- High-speed optical interconnects
- Specialty optical fibers
- Work closely with R&Dand engineering teams to understand product capabilities
- Translate costumer needs into technical requirements for internal teams
- Assist in preparing technical presentations, product materials, application notes, and costumer communications
- Support product launch activities in the North American market
- Contribute to marketing strategies and costumer outreach programs
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in:
- Photonics
- Optical Engineering
- Electrica; Engineering
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Physics
- Applied Physics
- Computer Emgineering
- Or related technical field
- Strong interest in photonics, optical communications, AI infrastructure, or data center technologies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated, curious, and willing to learn new technologies
- Ability to work independently in a growing market development environment
- Wllingness to travel occasionally for costumer visits and industry events
Preferred
- Basic knowledge or experience with:
- Optical fibers and fiber optic systems
- Telecommunications networks
- Optcial communication technologies
- Data center architectures
- Photonics components
- Research, internships, or project experience related to:
- Fiber optics
- Optical communication
- Photonics
- Semiconductor or networking technologies
- Familiarity with technologies such as:
- DWDM
- Coherent communications
- Silicon photonics
- Optical transceivers
- High-speed optical interconnects
- Previous costumer-facing, sales, or business development esperience in asset but not required
What we Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge optical fiber technologies supporting AI and next-generation communication networks
- Opprotunity to join an international technology company during an important growth phase
- Direct exposure to leading companies in Silicon Valley and the global photonics industry
- Close collaboration with exprienced scientists, engineers, and business leaders
- Technical training and professional development opportunities
- Carrer growth path toward technical sales, business development, and market leadership roles
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- International travel opportunities for customer visits and industry conferences
Who should apply?
We welcome applications from recent graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about photonics, telecommunications, and emerging technologies.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys learning new technologies, interacting with customers, exploring market opportunities, and helping bring innovative optical fiber solutions from development commercialization.