Hiring: Sr. Silicon Photonics Design Engineer Company: Nokia Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-14 12:29:58 Employment Type: Internship Target Skills & Keywords : C, C++, Chromatic, Embedded Systems, Foundry, Python About the job Experience: •MS or Ph.D. graduate in integrated optics silicon photonics, electrical engineering, or applied physics. •5 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. •Solid programming skills in Python or C/C++. Required Skills: •How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn •Strategically drive architecture and development of next-generation optical engines in advanced Si photonics process technologies for high-performance pluggable optics and embedded solutions for coherent DWDM long-haul and metro transport applications. •Own product definition, PIC architecture innovation, and specification of integrated photonic circuits for coherent Tx/Rx signal processing chains, critical optical components, and comprehensive test methodologies tailored to meet demanding requirements across long-haul, metro, and pluggable coherent optical systems. •Champion design-for-test and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) best practices, establishing photonic device characterization strategies and test protocols to enable rapid volume ramp and high-yield manufacturing in next-generation coherent pluggable platforms and integrated transceiver solutions. •Lead design reviews as a recognized subject matter expert in silicon photonic component design, setting technical direction and raising the bar for system-level performance, power efficiency, and manufacturability across diverse coherent optical applications. •Drive cross-functional execution with photonics design, RFIC/EIC, DSP, packaging, product engineering, foundry technology partners, test development, and product leadership to architect and deploy scalable design automation, simulation frameworks, and test infrastructure that accelerates deployment of innovative coherent optic solutions. Compensation: •Paid time off for holidays and Vacation Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!