Jobs at Nokia

Develop algorithms and test methodologies for photonic integrated circuits, run engineering and prototype tests, analyze test data using JMP and Excel, create high-volume production test processes, and troubleshoot hardware and software integration. The role requires programming, test automation, statistical analysis, test instrument experience, and familiarity with optoelectronic devices. This is a full-time, four-month onsite cooperative role in Sunnyvale, California.

Leads the design and development of high-speed analog, RF, and mixed-signal ICs for coherent optical and PAM4 communication systems. Responsibilities include transistor-level architecture, circuit design, layout, silicon bring-up, characterization, RF wafer probing, specification development, design reviews, and collaboration with product engineering and optical systems teams. Provides technical guidance and mentorship while developing solutions using SiGe BiCMOS and CMOS processes.

Leads Nokia’s Americas AI and Cloud technology strategy across IP and optical networking, AI infrastructure, photonics, data center interconnects, and automation. Shapes architecture vision, investment priorities, product roadmaps, partnerships, and market positioning while advising hyperscalers, cloud providers, and infrastructure leaders. Engages executives and technical decision-makers, facilitates architecture workshops, identifies emerging opportunities, and translates complex technology trends into customer value, business strategy, and new offerings. Mentors technical leaders and supports strategic ecosystem development.

Leads and builds a 24x7 Engineering Technician organization supporting photonic integrated circuit wafer fabrication, process development, equipment qualification, engineering experiments, and production operations. Responsibilities include hiring, workforce planning, shift scheduling, training, cross-functional prioritization, technical coaching, performance management, and continuous improvement across Fab1 and Fab2 manufacturing activities.

Interface with ASIC design teams, foundries, and OSAT vendors to transition products into production. Analyze yield and statistical test data, investigate failures and manufacturing incidents, improve production efficiency, and resolve process or design issues. Support design-for-manufacturing reviews, wafer utilization, supply-chain quality, and on-time delivery. Maintain manufacturing specifications, process documentation, and best-known methods.

Owns and improves semiconductor assembly processes, especially wirebond and eutectic die attach, to increase yield, efficiency, reliability, and equipment performance. Leads process development, tool selection, installation, qualification, and new product introduction. Conducts statistical experiments and failure analysis, creates operating procedures, trains personnel, and collaborates with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams in a cleanroom and 24/7 factory environment.

As an Applied R&D Engineer, you will develop backend application software in a Kubernetes environment, focusing on streaming APIs, system design, and code quality.

Develop and maintain C/C++ embedded software and firmware for optical transport systems. Design, integrate, and verify real-time solutions on RTOS platforms, including drivers, interrupt handling, and control firmware. Collaborate on hardware, ARM processors, and FPGA-based systems, while troubleshooting complex software, hardware, optics, and multiprocessor issues.

Designs and maintains high-speed digital hardware for Nokia Service Router products. Responsibilities include ultra-high-speed PCB circuit design, simulation, verification testing, board bring-up, laboratory debugging, and taking complex board designs from concept through production release. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams, ownership of hardware integrity, and practical use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital debugging tools.

Lead PIC production test capacity, infrastructure, and ramp activities while managing test engineers and technicians. Responsibilities include hiring, onboarding, mentoring, resource prioritization, cross-functional collaboration with wafer fabs and operations, and development of production test hardware, software, and procedures. The role also oversees testability requirements, new product introduction testing, efficiency improvements, and engineering changes for photonic integrated circuit products.

Design and develop high-speed photonic integrated circuit devices. Perform RF and electro-optical simulations (HFSS, ADS), execute electrical/optical s-parameter testing, create designed experiments, analyze large datasets, and collaborate with fab, test, reliability, packaging, system, and product engineering to ensure device performance and reliability.

Lead architecture, design, fabrication, testing, and optimization of silicon photonics integrated circuits for coherent long-haul, metro, and pluggable optical systems. Drive PIC specification, link-budget analysis, DFM/DFT practices, cross-functional execution with RFIC/DSP/packaging/foundry partners, and establish simulation and test infrastructures for scalable, high-yield production.

Validate and characterize high-speed analog and mixed-signal IPs, test chips, and ASIC products. Develop automated lab scripts and 24/7 testing flows, configure devices, operate measurement equipment, analyze results, debug hardware, review PCB and package designs, document test procedures, support reliability and ATE testing, and collaborate with design and system teams.

Lead the design and development of high-speed transmit and receive analog IC components for optical communication systems. Develop architectures using advanced SiGe BiCMOS processes, refine electrical specifications, support design reviews, collaborate with product engineering and optical systems teams, and mentor junior engineers while serving as a technical liaison between advanced R&D and product teams.

Leads cloud security architecture and implementation, focusing on data privacy, GDPR compliance, Kubernetes security, mTLS, RBAC, zero-trust networking, audit logging, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments. Collaborates across teams, mentors junior engineers, documents security practices, monitors industry trends, and drives resilient, compliant cloud infrastructure.

Develops electrical, optical, and thermal test plans, algorithms, hardware, software, and automated production test solutions for photonic integrated circuits. Responsibilities include device characterization, instrument control, motion and vision systems, test station qualification, Gage R&R, SPC, documentation, data analysis, troubleshooting, and cross-functional project coordination.

Leads strategic growth and M&A initiatives from investment thesis development through diligence, valuation, negotiations, and integration planning. Performs complex financial modeling, market and competitor analysis, portfolio reviews, and executive-level recommendations. Coordinates cross-functional stakeholders, prepares Board and Executive Committee materials, and develops AI-enabled tools, automation, workflows, and data pipelines to improve corporate development productivity. Mentors junior team members and supports partnerships, divestitures, and investment reviews.

Responsible for physical design implementation of Optical Network ASICs, focusing on power, performance, area metrics, and developing methodologies and automation scripts.

Develops technical account strategies for web-scale customers, builds customer relationships, promotes Nokia solutions, and provides product feedback. Guides sales teams and manages RFIs, RFPs, demonstrations, proofs of concept, new product introductions, test plans, and network design. Requires strong IP networking, Linux, scripting, DevOps, customer-facing, presentation, and communication skills.

Lead technical engagements with hyperscaler customers, owning account strategy, solution design, validation, and delivery. Develop customer relationships, guide sales teams, provide product-development feedback, and manage RFIs, RFPs, demonstrations, proofs of concept, testing, network design, and simulation environments. Apply expertise in switching, routing, WAN, data center fabrics, and interconnect architectures while collaborating across Nokia teams and customer laboratories.