Shape VIAVI systems development with technical leadership, detailed R&D; planning, and collaboration across product, project, and operations teams.

This R&D; Development Lead contributes to product definition and complete life cycle support, including research, development, introduction, and continuous improvement. The role includes technical ownership of recent product programs and potential design authority for a product family.

Responsibilities grow with expertise and seniority.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to brainstorming teams defining programs and products

Create detailed R&D; schedules and inform resource planning

Coordinate technical activities across development and operations





Provide technical input during roadmap and architecture discussions

Address customer technical issues and factory escalations

Requirements

Proven background in product or systems development

Five or more years developing new products

Physics or engineering physics degree preferred

Optics experience for mechanical or electrical engineering candidates

Technical presentations and strong written communication experience

Use systems development, R&D; planning, and cross-functional leadership skills to advance VIAVI products through deployment and support.

📌 Systems Development Technical Lead (Montreal)
🏢 Viavi Solutions
📍 Montreal