Principal Silicon Photonics Product Engineer

Nokia

. Drive architecture and development of next-generation optical engines in advanced silicon photonics process technologies for pluggable optics and embedded coherent DWDM solutions .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $125,269 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive architecture and development of next-generation optical engines in advanced silicon photonics process technologies for pluggable optics and embedded coherent DWDM solutions
Own product definition, PIC architecture innovation, and integrated photonic circuit specifications for coherent Tx/Rx signal processing chains and critical optical components
Define comprehensive test methodologies for long-haul, metro, and pluggable coherent optical systems
Develop and optimize link budgets across coherent optical transport links
Analyze system performance, channel impairments, chromatic dispersion, polarization effects, component margins, and foundry process capabilities
Champion design-for-test and design-for-manufacturing practices
Establish photonic device characterization strategies and test protocols supporting volume ramp and high-yield manufacturing
Lead design reviews as a silicon photonic component design subject matter expert
Set technical direction for system-level performance, power efficiency, and manufacturability
Drive cross-functional execution with photonics design, RFIC/EIC, DSP, packaging, product engineering, foundry partners, test development, and product leadership
Architect and deploy design automation, simulation frameworks, and test infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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 VNAs, spectrum analyzers, and similar equipment
Solid programming skills in Python or C/C++
Good understanding of physics, especially optics or electromagnetics
Previous Nokia intern or co-op experience is nice to have
Proficiency with optics design tools such as Lumerical is nice to have
Experience designing or characterizing silicon photonic or integrated optical/optoelectronic devices or circuits is nice to have
Understanding of fiber optics and integrated optics is nice to have
Experience in photonic integrated circuit design, modeling, and layout is nice to have
Numerical and physics-related programming skills are nice to have
Experience with high-frequency design and modeling is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential benefits