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Nokia

Staff Optical Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$139K - $258K/yr

NION2026 Responsibilities Design, implement and validate controls for digital coherent optical modules. Summary Individual contributor engineering position responsible for design and simulation of ...

Magna

Validation Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

The Validation Engineer is responsible for developing validation test plans and timing schedules to ... These components span a wide range of technologies, including analog, digital, optical, color ...

Apple

AR/VR Design Validation Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$184K - $324K/yr

Apple is seeking an optical engineer with a passion for translating next-generation display technologies to reality. You will bridge design, testing, and manufacturing by validating that our optical ...

Apple Inc.

$150K - $225K/yr

This role balances optical simulation pipeline development with hands‑on responsibility for ... Own the development and validation of optical simulation capabilities and closing the ...

Apple

AR/VR Design Validation Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$150K - $225K/yr

Apple is seeking an optical engineer with a passion for translating next-generation display technologies to reality. You will bridge design, testing, and manufacturing by validating that our optical ...

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Staff Optical Engineer

San Jose, CA • On-site

Nokia
Media and Telecom • 10K+ employees
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$139K - $258K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 3 days ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Nokia rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description


Join the development team for Nokia's next generation digital coherent optical transceiver modules and take on critical challenges in chip, module, and system designs to enable the next generation multi terabit optical fiber transmission systems for data center, metro, and long haul markets.Individual contributor engineering position responsible for designing control algorithms for highly-integrated optical devices and implementing optical validation tests for digital coherent optical modules in the world's fastest next generation optical networking systems.
NION2026
Responsibilities
Design, implement and validate controls for digital coherent optical modules.
Summary
Individual contributor engineering position responsible for design and simulation of advanced optical/optoelectronic designs and control systems to ensure high reliability and manufacturability.
Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities
  • Design, implement and validate controls for digital coherent optical modules.
  • Evaluate system and device designs to ensure high reliability over lifetime of product.

Qualifications
Education / Experience
  • Ph.D. in Electrical or Optical Engineering + 5 years' experience
  • M.S. in Electrical or Optical Engineering + 10 years' experience.
  • Experience with fundamental and advanced photonic device design and characterization techniques.
  • Experience with control systems design desirable.
  • Software development skills desirable (C, PYTHON, VB, MATLAB or other)
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • Highly self-motivated, ability to learn quickly and move fast.

About Us
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.
Learn more about life at Nokia.
Our recruitment process
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.
About the Team
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.

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