An Individual contributor engineering position responsible for designing control algorithms for highly-integrated optical devices and implementing optical validation tests for digital coherent optical modules in the world’s fastest next-generation optical networking systems.
NION2026
ResponsibilitiesDesign, implement and validate controls for digital coherent optical modules.
- Strong C software code development skills. Desirable to have: PYTHON, VB, Matlab or other
- Experience with fundamental and advanced photonic device characterization techniques
- Experience with advanced modulation format telecommunication systems desired
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Highly self-motivated, ability to learn quickly and move fast
- Ph.D. in Electrical or Optical Engineering + relevant experience
- M.S. in Electrical or Optical Engineering + 5 years experience
Come create the technology that helps the world act together
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work
What we offer
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.
Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer
Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:
- One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
- Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
- Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
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