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Nokia

Staff Optical Systems Architect

Nokia

. Close alignment with Product Line Management on product requirements .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesLead💰 $139,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in the architecture and design of DWDM communication systems, with a strong focus on transmission characteristics and control systems. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and effectively communicate complex concepts to stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
DWDM System DesignOptical Transmission TechnologiesCoherent Modulation FormatsControl SystemsPh.D. in Optics/Engineering/Physics

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Hard Skills
DWDM SystemsTransmission Fiber EffectsCoherent TranspondersEDFAsRaman AmplifiersROADMsClosed Loop Control SystemsOpen Loop Control SystemsPerformance ModelsSystem Design Rules
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam PlayerCross-Functional CollaborationInternational Teamwork

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Close alignment with Product Line Management on product requirements
  • Architecture of a DWDM line system considering fiber and line systems elements’ transmission characteristics, including signal power/OSNR evolution and fiber nonlinearities
  • Architecture, design and validation of distributed, link-level optical line system control systems in close co-operation with SW development and test teams
  • Development of system design rules and performance models
  • Demonstration of new optical transmission technologies to key customers
  • Lead the design and architecture of novel optical DWDM communication systems
  • Architect and implement new optical hardware and software platforms in collaboration with Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering and Software Development teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Excellent foundational knowledge of DWDM systems, transmission fiber effects and how to consider them in a DWDM system design
  • Hands-on experience with DWDM transmission systems including coherent transponders, EDFAs, Raman amplifiers and ROADMs
  • Working knowledge of closed loop and open loop control systems
  • Knowledge of advanced coherent modulation formats including practical experience with their transmission in long haul systems
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Highly motivated team player adept at cross-functional, cross-cultural and international teamwork
  • Ph.D. in Optics/Engineering/Physics
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience