GCN Principal Sales, Cloud & Ai Components

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters. The Principal, Sales - Cloud & AI Components will be responsible for driving growth in Ciena 's global semiconductor business through both direct and indirect sales channels within the Cloud & AI market. This role reports directly to the Global Leader, Global Cloud & AI Networking Sales . Ciena 's Cloud & AI business segment is supported by the Global Cloud Networking Sales organization and serves hyperscale, neocloud, native AI, emerging AI, data center, and related customers globally. The successful candidate will lead direct sales engagements with targeted customers while partnering closely with direct sales teams, Product Line Management (PLM), R&D, and ecosystem partners to drive adoption of Ciena 's interconnect solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background selling semiconductor an…