Lead Senior Silicon Photonics Designer for Coherent Optics

NOKIA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Silicon Photonics Design Engineer to lead the development of silicon photonics ICs, from design through testing and validation. You will drive architecture, device characterization, and test methodologies, collaborating with photonics, RFIC, DSP, packaging, and foundry teams to deliver high-performance optical engines.

You will have a PhD or MS in integrated optics silicon photonics and 5+ years of relevant experience, with strong Python/C++ skills and lab testing expertise.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in integrated optics silicon photonics or related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in silicon photonics or integrated optics.
• Strong device design understanding and characterization skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and development of next-gen optical engines in silicon photonics.
• Define and specify integrated photonic circuits for coherent Tx/Rx processing.
• Drive link budget analysis and performance optimization for coherent transport.
• Champion design-for-test and design-for-manufacturing practices for high yield.
• Lead design reviews and set technical direction for photonic components.

Skills

Silicon photonics design

Python/C++ programming

RF design and testing

Optics/electromagnetics concepts

Lab testing/verification

System-level design

Education

MS/PhD in integrated optics silicon photonics

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Lumerical

Job description

Nokia is seeking a Silicon Photonics Design Engineer to lead the development of silicon photonics ICs, from design through testing and validation. You will drive architecture, device characterization, and test methodologies, collaborating with photonics, RFIC, DSP, packaging, and foundry teams to deliver high-performance optical engines.

You will have a PhD or MS in integrated optics silicon photonics and 5+ years of relevant experience, with strong Python/C++ skills and lab testing expertise.