Jobs at Nokia

Develop software, AI-assisted tools, simulations, analytics, and decision-support algorithms for subsea optical communication systems. Optimize EDFA and Raman backhaul links, assess cable aging, recommend remediation and retesting, automate cable upgrades, and support commissioning and network operations. Collaborate with optical, systems, DSP, and software engineers, interface with customers, demonstrate solutions, and evaluate AI-generated code for correctness, scalability, and maintainability.

Develops high-speed analog ICs exceeding 100 Gbaud for next-generation optical networking products. Responsibilities span product definition, circuit design, layout, verification, silicon bring-up, DVT, qualification, characterization, testing, and production ramp-up. The engineer collaborates with verification, CAD, product, test, operations, and reliability teams while supporting system-level customers. Required expertise includes SiGe BiCMOS or CMOS design, high-frequency passive structures, device physics, RF wafer probing, laboratory equipment, and high-speed analog IC evaluation.

Lead the bring-up and qualification of a new InP photonics semiconductor fabrication facility. Develop and optimize etch, deposition, lithography, diffusion, metallization, and other process modules. Drive yield and reliability improvements through SPC, inline metrology, root-cause analysis, DOE, and corrective actions. Collaborate with design, test, packaging, and manufacturing teams, while documenting processes and transferring technology from R&D to production.

Lead technical program management for photonic integrated circuit products used in coherent and data center communications. Responsibilities include product lifecycle and milestone reviews, prototype planning, schedules, budgets, metrics, purchasing support, issue escalation, and cross-functional coordination across hardware, software, testing, architecture, and operations teams.

Leads end-to-end ASIC development programs from architecture through tapeout, silicon production, validation, and qualification. Manages schedules, milestones, risks, dependencies, resources, cross-functional engineering teams, vendors, and executive communications. Drives issue resolution, operational cadence, process improvements, hiring prioritization, and predictable execution across ASIC, hardware, software, SDK, foundry, packaging, and operations organizations.

Provides high-level administrative and operational support to the VP of Manufacturing Operations. Responsibilities include complex calendar management, meeting coordination, domestic and international travel arrangements, executive communications, confidential information handling, stakeholder coordination, onsite events and leadership visits, expense processing, follow-through on priorities, and process improvement. The role is primarily onsite in San Jose with occasional support at the Sunnyvale facility.

Leads quality assurance initiatives as a hands-on senior test automation engineer and functional manager. Develops test strategies covering end-to-end automation, scale, soak, regression, and chaos testing. Uses device simulators, hardware devices, and traffic generators to validate distributed-system resilience and stability. Collaborates across engineering teams, analyzes test results, mentors team members, and drives continuous improvement in testing processes and quality practices.

Provides first-line FAB and IT support in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include triaging tickets, maintaining backups, configuring operator workstations, installing software and printers, troubleshooting connectivity, tool data, monitors, alarms, and virtual machines, and managing software licenses. Collaborates with FAB Operations and provides rotational off-hours support. Preferred skills include Jenkins, MES, .NET, Java/Tomcat environments, scripting, and SPC chart creation.

Develop and maintain semiconductor equipment automation and MES integrations using SECS/GEM, SEMI standards, Ignition, Python, REST APIs, and databases. Design equipment-to-host interfaces, station controllers, finite-state workflows, data collection, tags, and web or desktop applications. Validate MES processes, support SPC software, debug and host applications, and work with hardware and semiconductor manufacturing systems. The role also requires strong analytical, communication, leadership, project management, and application ownership skills.

Designs, simulates, implements, and validates control systems for highly integrated digital coherent optical modules. Evaluates optical and optoelectronic device and system designs for reliability and manufacturability across data center, metro, and long-haul applications. The role also involves photonic device characterization, optical validation testing, software development, and collaboration on next-generation multi-terabit fiber transmission systems.

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.

Develop, qualify, and optimize wet etch and wet clean processes for InP photonic integrated circuits. Improve etch performance, surface quality, contamination control, uniformity, yield, and manufacturability using physics-based analysis, DOE, SPC, and advanced analytics. Provide technical leadership during production excursions, support 24/7 manufacturing operations, develop wet chemistry formulations, and drive process improvements across photonic device fabrication.

Lead development, qualification, optimization, and production support for thin-film and metallization processes used in InP photonic integrated circuits. Own deposition technologies, electroplating, process control, defect reduction, yield improvement, root-cause analysis, equipment qualification, and technology transfer. Collaborate across engineering and manufacturing teams, suppliers, and vendors while providing rapid support for 24x7 production operations.

Leads enterprise-wide strategy execution, operating rhythms, performance management, and transformation initiatives. Partners with senior leaders across product, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, sales, HR, and corporate development to align priorities, improve organizational effectiveness, manage strategic programs, support growth and M&A activities, and provide data-driven executive decision support.

Lead strategic growth and executive customer relationships for Nokia’s data center networking and optical transport portfolio. Develop account strategies, influence customer technology roadmaps, manage complex sales cycles, and coordinate cross-functional teams through qualification, proof-of-concept, procurement, and deployment. Apply expertise in networking, IP routing, optical transport, and data center interconnect technologies to drive revenue, competitive wins, and long-term account expansion with hyperscale and large-scale infrastructure customers.

Design and develop highly available, fault-tolerant distributed edge computing platforms using Go, Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud technologies. Build scalable APIs, troubleshoot complex systems, conduct code reviews, optimize performance and security, collaborate cross-functionally, mentor engineers, contribute to planning, and maintain technical documentation.

Supports semiconductor wafer fabrication process integration by troubleshooting yield and performance issues, investigating root causes, assisting tool qualification and validation, performing failure analysis, monitoring SPC charts, analyzing MES data, coordinating production lots, and contributing to continuous process improvement.

Leads the design and development of a highly distributed edge computing platform using Go, Kubernetes, microservices, and cloud technologies. Responsibilities include building scalable and fault-tolerant systems, designing APIs, conducting code reviews, troubleshooting complex distributed software issues, optimizing performance and security, collaborating cross-functionally, mentoring engineers, planning projects, and maintaining technical documentation.

Develop and verify ASIC- and FPGA-based SoCs for optical networking applications. Responsibilities include microarchitecture and RTL development, algorithm and fixed-point modeling, size, timing, and power optimization, verification planning, and hardware/software bring-up and debugging. The engineer collaborates with system architects, verification engineers, software teams, suppliers, and other technical groups to resolve issues and deliver competitive networking solutions.

Provides advanced pre-sales technical expertise for optical solutions, partnering with sales teams and customers to identify opportunities, understand business needs, present and demonstrate solutions, and support consultative selling. Develops innovative processes, standards, strategies, and customized offerings. Influences strategic decisions, resolves complex problems, serves as a senior subject-matter expert, and may lead teams or high-complexity projects while managing resources and customer relationships.