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PIC Development Technical Leader

NOKIA
US Salary range: $202,883.33 - $376,783.33 * Plus potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles
United States, California, Sunnyvale
255 Caspian Drive (Show on map)
Apr 02, 2026
In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we've united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse-combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity. NION2026 Provide technical leadership to a team of strong individual designers on the design and development of high performance tunable lasers, high speed devices and PIC integration Lead interactions within internal teams on design and qualification efforts Enhance and rigorously execute on design methodologies and processes Work with cross-functional teams to understand and define product requirements and plans Independently resolves issues and conquer technical challenges Provide inputs into product road maps MS/PhD in engineering, 10+ years' experience in telecommunications, optoelectronics, or microelectronics development A strong understanding of optical components design, epitaxy, fabrication and component/system level tests. Strong background with semiconductor optical devices such as laser, detectors, modulators and other integrated waveguide devices. Ability to work with a large body of data and the necessary statistical analysis tools, and the ability to present the data and ideas to a diverse audience. The Job will require frequent collaborative interaction with fab, epitaxy, test and reliability engineering, packaging, product engineering, and system engineering groups Strong leadership and communication and engineering and project management skills Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Learn more about life at Nokia. Our recruitment process We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity. The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.