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Nokia

Optical Sales Engineer

Nokia

. Support customer engagements, technical solution development, and sales activities for optical transport solutions .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeSingapore • SingaporeMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optical transport solutions, including photonics components and high-speed optical communication systems, while effectively collaborating with sales teams and technical stakeholders to drive customer engagement and solution development.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Optical Transport SolutionsHigh-Speed Optical Communication SystemsCoherent DSPPhotonics ComponentsHyperscale Ecosystem

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Hard Skills
Optical ModulesNetwork DesignCapacity PlanningTechnical Solution DevelopmentDeployment StrategyOptical System PerformanceRFx DefinitionsSubsea Cable TrialsIndustry Standards (OIF, IEEE, ITU)Complex Technical Issue Resolution
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsFlexibility
Tools & Technologies
PowerPointVisio
Industry Keywords
Semiconductor IndustryPhotonics IndustryOptical Communications IndustryHyperscalersData CenterTelecom Sectors

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support customer engagements, technical solution development, and sales activities for optical transport solutions
  • Work closely with sales executives, sales managers, and sales engineers to position optical products with Nokia’s hyperscaler customers
  • Coach sales teams on identifying and driving optical business to closure
  • Translate customer technical needs into viable optical transport solutions, including capacity planning, network innovation, resiliency considerations, and deployment strategy
  • Influence hyperscalers to develop interest and RFx definitions around Nokia product attributes
  • Collaborate with PLM and R&D on technology, standardization, and roadmap strategies across optical products
  • Meet customer decision-makers and communicate Nokia optical product capabilities and proposed solutions
  • Document network designs and recommendations using PowerPoint and Visio
  • Provide accurate product development feedback to product line management based on current and anticipated customer requirements
  • Conduct technical sales with integrity and accurately represent product capabilities and delivery timelines
  • Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, deployment, operations, and support teams
  • Support the successful introduction, deployment, and maintenance of optical products and solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field
  • Deep understanding of photonics components, optical modules, and related technologies
  • Experience with high-speed optical communication systems
  • Experience with coherent DSP
  • Deep understanding of overall optical system performance
  • Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain trusted customer relationships at all levels
  • Ability to solve highly complex technical issues with mitigation plans and innovative solutions
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%
  • Extreme flexibility while juggling multiple challenges and active customer engagements
  • Extensive relevant experience in the semiconductor, photonics, or optical communications industry, focused on complex technical products for hyperscalers
  • Expertise in the hyperscale ecosystem, including high-performance IP routing markets and AI networking requirements
  • Hyperscaler subsea segment experience, including support on subsea cable trials and commissioning
  • Familiarity with optical module industry standards such as OIF, IEEE, and ITU
  • Network of industry contacts and established relationships in photonics, data center, and telecom sectors
  • Strong communication and presentation skills for conveying complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Laptop support with ordering
  • Up to 25% travel to meet customers, attend industry events, and engage with potential clients