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Nokia

Optical AI Software Engineer

Nokia

. Design and develop software solutions to optimize subsea optical links for performance, reliability, and operational efficiency .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$112,000 - CA$170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in submarine optical communication systems and AI-assisted software development, focusing on optimizing performance and reliability of subsea cable networks. Proficient in developing analytical models and automation solutions to enhance operational efficiency and service continuity.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Submarine Optical Communication SystemsAI-Assisted Development PlatformsOptical Power Flow AnalysisRaman and EDFA Amplification SystemsAnalytical Model Development

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Hard Skills
Software DevelopmentData AnalysisSimulation ModelingDecision-Support AlgorithmsCable CommissioningNetwork OptimizationTroubleshootingPerformance OptimizationCapacity UpgradesLifecycle Management
Soft Skills
Technical CommunicationSystems Thinking
Tools & Technologies
AI-Powered Development ToolsGenerative AI ToolsAnalytical FrameworksOptical System Simulation
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
Subsea CommunicationsWet Plant ArchitectureDry Plant ArchitectureTransmission EngineeringOperational Characteristics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and develop software solutions to optimize subsea optical links for performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
  • Use AI-assisted development tools to prototype, build, test, and maintain software applications addressing customer and network challenges
  • Create user-focused applications and interfaces for commissioning and operating EDFA and Raman backhaul systems
  • Develop analytics and decision-support algorithms to assess cable aging, recommend retesting strategies, and streamline cable recommissioning
  • Design automation and optimization solutions for upgrading existing cable systems while minimizing operational impact and maintaining service continuity
  • Build simulation, modeling, and data-analysis capabilities for cable commissioning, network optimization, and predictive performance assessment
  • Collaborate with optical, systems, and software engineers to translate technical requirements into software solutions
  • Use AI-powered development platforms and data-analysis tools to accelerate innovation, improve software quality, and increase engineering productivity
  • Participate in customer demonstrations and proof-of-concept activities
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly and showcase software capabilities in hands-on environments
  • Contribute to a multidisciplinary team transforming subsea communications infrastructure through software, automation, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Deep knowledge of submarine optical communication systems, including wet plant and dry plant architectures, transmission engineering, system commissioning, capacity upgrades, and lifecycle management of subsea cable networks
  • Demonstrated ability to use modern AI-assisted development platforms and coding agents to create, test, debug, and maintain software solutions
  • Experience leveraging generative AI tools to rapidly prototype applications, automate workflows, analyze data, and solve complex engineering problems
  • Strong understanding of optical power flow analysis and ability to apply analytical tools and AI-assisted techniques to model and optimize optical networks
  • Knowledge of Raman and EDFA amplification systems, including operational characteristics, control strategies, and performance optimization
  • Familiarity with GN models, optical system simulation, or related analytical frameworks
  • Ability to use AI and software tools to develop, interpret, and enhance analytical models
  • Ability to evaluate AI-generated code and algorithms for correctness, performance, scalability, and maintainability
  • Strong systems-thinking, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills
  • Ability to bridge domain expertise and software-enabled solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Potential benefits
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Opportunity to contribute to innovative projects
  • Work with state-of-the-art lab and next-gen R&D tools