Nokia · 2 weeks ago
Silicon Photonics Design Engineer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era, seeking a passionate Silicon Photonics Design Engineer to contribute to groundbreaking research and development. The role involves designing and developing cutting-edge silicon photonics integrated circuits and leading the entire development process for complex photonic devices.
ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Lead or support the design of active and passive photonic devices and/or complex photonic integrated circuits and systems
Develop new design approaches and innovate on both device-level design and system-level optimization
Interact with fab partners
Contribute to test development and lead the test data analysis of your devices to correlate design with measurements
Collaborate with all other functional teams in the organization to deliver co-designed and co-optimized photonics systems
Qualification
Required
MS or Ph.D. graduate in integrated optics silicon photonics, electrical engineering, or applied physics
2+ years of industry experience working in silicon photonics, integrated optics or relevant fields
Possess extensive technical expertise in silicon photonics device design (including device performance characterization and validation)
Lab experience in optical engineering test, fiber-waveguide coupling, and design verification testing
Experience in RF design, test and characterization of photonic devices, using devices such VNAs, spectrum analyzers, etc
Solid programming skills in Python or C/C++
General good understanding of general concepts in physics, especially in optics or electromagnetics
Preferred
Previous experience as Nokia intern or co-op, proficiency with optics design tools, such as Lumerical
Experience with designing or characterizing silicon photonic or other integrated optical/optoelectronic devices or circuits
Strong understanding of general concepts in fiber optics and integrated optics
Experience in photonic integrated circuit design, modeling and layout
Solid numerical and physics-related programming skills
Experience with high-frequency design and modeling
Benefits
Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
Health and dental benefits
Short-term disability, and long-term disability
Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Assistance Plan
Adoption assistance
Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
Company
Nokia
Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.45BKey Investors
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2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $511.84M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B
Leadership Team
Justin Hotard
President and CEO
Victoria Hanrahan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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