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Nokia · 3 months ago

Sr. Director of Application Engineering

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$154K/yr - $285K/yr

Nokia is a leader in optical communication technologies, and they are seeking a Sr. Director of Applications Engineering for Photonic Component Solutions. This role involves guiding a team to connect technical expertise with customer needs, collaborating across engineering, R&D, and sales to deliver innovative photonics and DSP solutions.

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Responsibilities

Guide a dynamic team focused on pioneering optical communication technologies for hyperscalers and optical module manufacturers
Connect technical expertise with customer needs
Foster collaboration across engineering, R&D, and sales to deliver tailored photonics and DSP solutions
Engage directly with clients and conduct compelling product demonstrations
Gather valuable market insights that drive product development

Qualification

Optical communication technologiesPhotonics solutionsDSP solutionsTeam leadershipCustomer engagementMarket insightsProduct demonstrations

Required

Bachelor's degree
Experience in optical communication technologies
Experience in leading a team
Ability to connect technical expertise with customer needs
Experience in collaboration across engineering, R&D, and sales
Experience in delivering tailored photonics and DSP solutions
Ability to engage directly with clients
Experience in conducting product demonstrations
Ability to gather market insights for product development

Company

Nokia

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Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
dateFounded in 1865
location
Espoo, Southern Finland, FIN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.nokia.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.45B
Key Investors
European Investment BankNVIDIANational Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $511.84M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B

Leadership Team

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Justin Hotard
President and CEO
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Victoria Hanrahan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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