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Sr. Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

$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 ...

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SoC/FPGA Engineer 2

Westford, MA · On-site

$135K - $173K/yr

NOKIA Westford, MA is seeking to hire a talented engineer with a background in Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) and/or Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) design to support its scalable IP ...

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IP Resident Engineer

Coppell, TX · On-site

$89K - $166K/yr

We're seeking a talented and motivated IP Resident Engineer to join our team and support a key Nokia customer. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and developing network architectures ...

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Principal Hardware Engineer

Westford, MA · On-site

$147K - $210K/yr

As a Principal Hardware Engineer at Nokia, you will take a leadership role in defining, designing, developing, and optimizing ethernet switching and routing products for service provider, data center ...

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PIC Product Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

... Engineer within the Optical Modules Group (OMG) on developing and introducing new Photonic ... Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ...

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Principal Hardware Engineer

Westford, MA · On-site

As a Principal Hardware Engineer at Nokia, you will take a leadership role in defining, designing, developing, and optimizing ethernet switching and routing products for service provider, data center ...

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Staff Optical Engineer

San Jose, CA

$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 ...

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PIC Process Integration Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

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 ...

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Hardware Engineering Coop

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$144K - $191K/yr

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ... Programming/scripting- Experience with Python, Tcl, or MATLAB for automating test setups, data ...

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Mechanical Packaging Engineer Co-op

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$20.10 - $70.40/hr

D. student in mechanical engineering, physics, or other similar fields or related field with an ... Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ...

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AI R&D Engineering Co-op

Sunnyvale, CA · Hybrid

$69 - $94.50/hr

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ... Collaborate with world-class engineers and researchers. * Develop and deploy advanced AI models and ...

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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 ...

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Mechanical Design Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$83K - $112K/yr

As part of Nokia's Test and Hardware R&D team, you will be responsible for the development of ... Advanced Degree in Mechanical Engineering * 3-5 years of experience in high-volume mechanical ...

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PIC Product Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$120K - $223K/yr

D. in Electrical Engineering (electronics, electro-optics), Materials Science, Photonics, or ... Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ...

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Senior HW Reliability Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

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 ...

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SoC/FPGA Engineer 2

Westford, MA · On-site

$92K - $132K/yr

NOKIA Westford, MA is seeking to hire a talented engineer with a background in Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) and/or Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) design to support its scalable IP ...

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Senior Photonic Product Engineer

Allentown, PA · On-site

Nokia is searching for a qualified candidate to work in a Product Engineering role that spans the Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC), High Speed Mixed-Signal ASICs, TROSA packages, and interfaces with ...

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Sales Engineering Specialist

Coppell, TX · On-site

The Sales Engineer teams closely with an Account Manager and Partner teams to position and sell Nokia solutions and services. Sales Engineers work to understand customer requirements, define ...

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As of Jul 6, 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.

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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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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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Sr. Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Sr. Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Nokia

Sunnyvale, CA

$122K - $168K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 80 rated telecommunications companies

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!


 

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. 

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We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia. 

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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Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

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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