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Nokia Optimization Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This role spans design interaction, yield engineering, test plan optimization, and manufacturing ... Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ...

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ... Spearhead link budget development and optimization across coherent optical transport links, driving ...

Spearhead link budget development and optimization across coherent optical transport links, driving ... Previous experience as Nokia intern or co-op, proficiency with optics design tools, such as ...

Sr. Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$114K - $157K/yr

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ... Spearhead link budget development and optimization across coherent optical transport links, driving ...

Spearhead link budget development and optimization across coherent optical transport links, driving ... Previous experience as Nokia intern or co-op, proficiency with optics design tools, such as ...

Spearhead link budget development and optimization across coherent optical transport links, driving ... Previous experience as Nokia intern or co-op, proficiency with optics design tools, such as ...

Collaborate with the design team to ensure optimal signal integrity and performance. * Conduct ... Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ...

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and ... Collaborate with the design team to ensure optimal signal integrity and performance. * Conduct ...

Spearhead link budget development and optimization across coherent optical transport links, driving ... Previous experience as Nokia intern or co-op, proficiency with optics design tools, such as ...

Solution Integration

Coppell, TX · On-site +1

$102K - $138K/yr

Nokia of America Corporation , Solution Integration (Multiple Positions), Dallas, TX. Advancing ... Core optimization and call processing analysis for 4G or 5G. Telecommuting from a location within ...

As a Staff PIC Process Development Engineer , you will be a senior individual contributor within Nokia's Optical Components organization, responsible for the development, optimization, and transfer ...

Solution Integration

Coppell, TX · On-site

$154K - $232K/yr

Nokia of America Corporation , Solution Integration (Multiple Positions), Dallas, TX. ... Perform end-to-end optimization of 5G architecture, including gathering and analysis of traces ...

Cloud Engineer

Murray Hill, NJ · On-site

$58.75 - $78.50/hr

Disclaimer for US/Canada Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to ... Keep labs stable, secure, and user-friendly, ensuring optimal performance and security. * Automate ...

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How much do nokia optimization engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for nokia optimization engineer in the United States is $129,678.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Nokia Optimization Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,678 per year, or $62.3 per hour.

PIC Product Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA

Nokia
Media and Telecom • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago


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7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 101 rated telecommunications companies


Job description

We are seeking highly motivated engineers with excellent communication skills to support end-to-end product development from early architecture and specification through NPI and high-volume manufacturing. This role spans design interaction, yield engineering, test plan optimization, and manufacturing scalability, requiring deep technical expertise in III-V devices, strong data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional leadership. This role bridges device-level results to final module , performance and spans DVT validation to yield improvement.

The position provides a rich learning environment in a cross-functional team of PEs covering PICs, ASICs, Trosa and Modules and interfacing with hardware design, test, firmware/controls, reliability, and manufacturing team.  The ideal candidate has strong Photonic Engineering background, excels at data analysis, and enjoys a multi-disciplinary environment working to drive product solutions into place.

The position is based in Sunnyvale, CA.

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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.


Disclaimer for US/Canada

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.
  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics involving photonics or semiconductors
  • Expertise in III-V or related optoelectronic active device design, fabrication and test
  • Team oriented, strong analytical skills, data driven decision making and excellent communication skills 

Fluent in larger data analysis using SQL, JMP or Python scripts

  • Translate system requirements into detailed PIC specifications and ensure compliance through design, test, and Design Validation Test (DVT)
  • Ensure products comply with specifications and capable of meeting yield targets
  • Support proto line engineering on selection and delivery of development, proto, and pilot units
  • Partner with Test Engineering to define test plans to comply with PIC specifications
  • Partner with Design Engineering on design variant performance analysis and manufacturing down-selection 
  • Track, troubleshoot, and support resolving PIC issues in collaboration with the design team.
  • Evaluate capabilities, yields in preparation for volume ramp following product release.
  • Transfer the product into manufacturing and support pilot yield and pareto analysis

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