AI & Optical Networking Strategy Lead

NOKIA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia seeks a strategic technology leader to guide AI & Cloud infrastructure strategies across the Americas, shaping converged architectures for AI factories and hyperscale data centers. You will influence executive stakeholders and partner with customers, researchers, and product teams to drive Nokia's technology agenda.

You will articulate market opportunities, set investment priorities, and lead ecosystem engagement with hyperscalers, cloud providers, and digital infrastructure leaders.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of senior technical leadership experience in networking, cloud infrastructure, optical networking, semiconductors, or photonics.
• Recognized industry authority with a track record of shaping strategy beyond current product portfolios.
• Proven ability to translate technology trends into business strategy and executive decisions.
• Experience influencing C-level executives and cross-functional stakeholders in global tech companies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technology strategist for Nokia's Americas AI & Cloud business.
• Partner with executive leadership to define long-term technology strategy, market positioning, and investment priorities.
• Shape Nokia's vision for converged architectures supporting AI factories and hyperscale cloud infra.
• Drive strategic thinking around IP and Optical networking convergence and related architectures.
• Influence internal roadmaps, partnerships, and ecosystem engagement with priority customers.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive engagement

Public speaking

Cloud/infrastructure leadership

Networking architectures

Education

Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Photonics

Job description

Nokia seeks a strategic technology leader to guide AI & Cloud infrastructure strategies across the Americas, shaping converged architectures for AI factories and hyperscale data centers. You will influence executive stakeholders and partner with customers, researchers, and product teams to drive Nokia's technology agenda.

You will articulate market opportunities, set investment priorities, and lead ecosystem engagement with hyperscalers, cloud providers, and digital infrastructure leaders.