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Nokia

Staff Optical Engineer

Nokia

. Join the development team for Nokia’s next generation digital coherent optical transceiver modules .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesLead💰 $139,284 - $258,670 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and validating digital coherent optical modules, with a strong foundation in photonic device design and control systems. Proficient in software development for optical systems and capable of addressing complex design challenges in high-reliability optical fiber transmission.

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Ph.D. In Electrical EngineeringAdvanced Photonic Device DesignControl Systems DesignSoftware Development (C, Python, VB, MATLAB)Optical Validation Testing

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Hard Skills
Digital Coherent Optical ModulesOptical/Optoelectronic DesignSystem EvaluationReliability EngineeringPhotonic Device Characterization
Soft Skills
Excellent Presentation SkillsStrong Communication SkillsHighly Self-MotivatedQuick Learner
Industry Keywords
Multi-Terabit Optical Fiber TransmissionData CenterMetro MarketsLong-Haul Markets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Join the development team for Nokia’s next generation digital coherent optical transceiver modules
  • Design, implement and validate controls for digital coherent optical modules
  • Design and simulate advanced optical/optoelectronic designs and control systems
  • Evaluate system and device designs to ensure high reliability over the product lifetime
  • Implement optical validation tests for digital coherent optical modules
  • Address chip, module, and system design challenges for multi-terabit optical fiber transmission systems serving data center, metro, and long-haul markets

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability and long-term disability
  • Company-paid life insurance and AD&D at 2x base pay
  • Optional or supplemental life and AD&D insurance for 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