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Sr. Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ... Lab experience in optical engineering test, fiber-waveguide coupling, and design verification ...

Senior Critical Facilities Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ... Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, Facilities Management, or ...

Sr. PIC Test Development Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$129K - $168K/yr

The Optical Module Group within Nokia ON group is seeking talented engineers to develop PIC production test capability. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including PIC ...

Staff Optical Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$139K - $228K/yr

As a Staff Optical Design Verification Test (ODVT) Engineer, you will lead the comprehensive ... Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ...

Senior Photonic Yield Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$114K - $157K/yr

As part of Nokia's Silicon Photonics Supply Chain team, you will be responsible for managing and ... You will oversee a fleet of test equipment and work with engineers and operators at our Fab and ...

Staff Optical Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$151K - $195K/yr

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ... You have * MS or PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or ...

Sales Engineers advance Nokia's value proposition to position the account for accelerating growth and success. This opening focuses on Fixed Networks (PON) technologies with a critical focus on ...

Technical Sales Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

$115K - $215K/yr

Sales Engineers advance Nokia's value proposition to position the account for accelerating growth and success. This opening focuses on Fixed Networks (PON) technologies with a critical focus on ...

System Design Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site +1

$98K - $135K/yr

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ... Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics is required; a PhD degree is preferred ...

PIC Product Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$120K - $223K/yr

We are seeking highly motivated engineers with excellent communication skills to support end-to-end ... Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ...

The Optical Module Group within Nokia ON group is seeking talented engineers to develop PIC production test capability. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including PIC ...

Senior SW Test Engineer

Westford, MA · On-site

$114K - $149K/yr

Nokia's Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster ... Experience and knowledge of Linux and Python programming language (shell scripting knowledge a plus)

As a Senior HW Reliability Engineer, you will play an important role in ensuring the reliability ... Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ...

Senior SW Test Engineer

Westford, MA

$114K - $149K/yr

Nokia's Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster ... Responsibilities As a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer you help design and further develop Nokia ...

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ... D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics involving photonics or semiconductors * Expertise in III-V ...

We are seeking a talented Signal Integrity Design Engineer to join our team at Nokia. In this role, you will play a crucial part in simulating and optimizing high-speed PCB channels, ensuring signal ...

We are seeking a highly motivated and technically skilled engineer to lead the bring-up and ... Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer Nokia has received the ...

The Service Management L2 Specialist / Resident Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining and improving service delivery for Nokia customers. They monitor service levels, analyze incidents ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for nokia engineer in the United States is $98,737.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Nokia Engineer is a technical professional who works with Nokia's telecommunications products and solutions, including networking equipment, 5G technology, and other communication systems. They may specialize in areas such as network planning, implementation, optimization, or troubleshooting. Their responsibilities include designing and maintaining network infrastructure, ensuring system performance, and collaborating with clients or internal teams. Nokia Engineers typically have expertise in wireless networks, protocols, and software-defined networking. This role requires strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of industry standards and emerging technologies.

What does a Nokia engineer do?

As a Nokia Engineer, your daily responsibilities often include configuring and optimizing network equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, and supporting the deployment of new telecom solutions. You may also work closely with project managers, field teams, and customers to ensure that network performance and reliability meet required standards. The role often involves both hands-on technical work and collaborative problem-solving within cross-functional teams. Effective communication and adaptability are key, as project requirements and technologies can evolve rapidly.

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To thrive as a Nokia Engineer, you need a solid background in telecommunications, network engineering, and software or hardware development, typically supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with tools like Nokia NetAct, OSS/BSS systems, and certifications such as Nokia Bell Labs Certification or industry standards like CCNA/CCNP are often important. Strong problem-solving skills, effective teamwork, and clear communication are essential soft skills for the role. These competencies enable you to deliver reliable, innovative network solutions in dynamic and collaborative environments.

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Sr. Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Nokia

Sunnyvale, CA • On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Are you a passionate Silicon Photonics Design Engineer eager to contribute to groundbreaking research and development? Join our team and play a key role in designing and developing cutting-edge silicon photonics integrated circuits. You'll lead the entire development process, from design and fabrication to testing and analysis, for complex photonic devices and systems-on-chip. Collaborate with experienced designers on innovative projects and large-scale silicon photonics circuits. Apply now and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of photonic technology!


 

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Some of our benefits in US:
  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.


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All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

You have:

  • MS or Ph.D. graduate in integrated optics silicon photonics, electrical engineering, or applied physics.
  • 5 years of industry experience working in silicon photonics, integrated optics or relevant fields.
  • Possess extensive technical expertise in silicon photonics device design (including device performance characterization and validation). 
  • Lab experience in optical engineering test, fiber-waveguide coupling, and design verification testing. 
  • Experience in RF design, test and characterization of photonic devices, using devices such VNAs, spectrum analyzers, etc.
  • Solid programming skills in Python or C/C++.
  • General good understanding of general concepts in physics, especially in optics or electromagnetics.

It would be nice if you had:

  • Previous experience as Nokia intern or co-op, proficiency with optics design tools, such as Lumerical.
  • Experience with designing or characterizing silicon photonic or other integrated optical/optoelectronic devices or circuits.  Strong understanding of general concepts in fiber optics and integrated optics. Experience in photonic integrated circuit design, modeling and layout. 
  • Solid numerical and physics-related programming skills. Experience with high-frequency design and modeling.
  • Drive the architecture and development of next-generation optical engines in advanced Si photonics process technologies for high-performance pluggable optics and embedded solutions for coherent DWDM long-haul and metro transport applications.
  • Own product definition, PIC architecture innovation, and specification of integrated photonic circuits for coherent Tx/Rx signal processing chains, critical optical components, and comprehensive test methodologies tailored to meet demanding requirements across long-haul, metro, and pluggable coherent optical systems.
  • Spearhead link budget development and optimization across coherent optical transport links, driving analysis of system performance, channel impairments, chromatic dispersion, polarization effects, active and passive component margins, and foundry process capabilities to ensure first-pass silicon photonic designs meet aggressive performance targets in both long-haul and metro deployments.
  • Champion design-for-test and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) best practices, establishing photonic device characterization strategies and test protocols to enable rapid volume ramp and high-yield manufacturing in next-generation coherent pluggable platforms and integrated transceiver solutions.
  • Lead design reviews as a recognized subject matter expert in silicon photonic component design, setting technical direction and raising the bar for system-level performance, power efficiency, and manufacturability across diverse coherent optical applications.
  • Drive cross-functional execution with photonics design, RFIC/EIC, DSP, packaging, product engineering, foundry technology partners, test development, and product leadership to architect and deploy scalable design automation, simulation frameworks, and test infrastructure that accelerates deployment of innovative coherent optic solutions.
     

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