Distinguished Engineer

NOKIA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a senior engineer to lead the design of high-speed Transmit and Receive components for optical network systems. You will work with cutting-edge SiGe BiCMOS processes to enable faster data transmission across data centers and telecommunications networks.

Responsibilities include architecting new Tx/Rx approaches, collaborating with R&D and product teams, and mentoring junior engineers to maintain a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with 20+ years of industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-speed Tx/Rx components for optical networks.
• Innovate architectures using advanced process nodes and prepare processes for product development.
• Contribute to development of Key Enabling Technologies (KET) and enable tech transfer.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices within the design community.
• Collaborate with product engineering and optical system groups to refine specifications.

Skills

Tx/Rx design

SiGe BiCMOS

Optical networks

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Join Nokia's advanced photonics and semiconductor design team, developing next-generation analog ICs for high-speed optical communication systems. In this role, you will design and lead development of high speed Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) components for optical network systems (Coherent, PAM4, etc.). Leverage cutting-edge high speed SiGe BiCMOS process. Will play key role in delivering innovative solutions that enable faster, more efficient data transmission across data centers, telecommunications networks, and emerging AI-driven infrastructure.

• Key technical individual contributor responsible for design and development of Transmit (Tx) and Receive (Rx) components for optical network systems (Coherent, PAM4, etc.).
• Innovate and develop new architectures utilizing advanced process nodes, preparing these processes for subsequent product development.
• Actively participate in and contribute technical expertise to the development and integration of Key Enabling Technologies (KET).
• Actively share technical knowledge and foster innovative, "outside-of-the-box" thinking within the design community, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product engineering and optical system groups to evaluate, develop, and refine "white box" specifications into detailedelectrical specifications for both Tx and Rx components.
• Act as a key technical liaison between advanced R&D and product-focused teams.
• Provide significant technical contributions to design reviews, verifying design integrity and adherence to standards. Support the design manager by applying Nokia documentation standards to optimize development cycles.
• Offer technical guidance and share best practices in optical network design and development to mentor new hires and junior team members.

• PhD in Electrical Engineering with 20+ years of related industrial experience.