Principal InP Laser Development Engineer

InP Laser Design EngineerPrerequisite experience should include 1 or more areas:Design of InP lasers for transmitter PICsDesign of InP lasers for high-power applicationsYour responsibilities:Key engineering expertise in all of the following areas is required:Design and simulation of optical waveguides, coupling lasers to fibersSimulation of lasers and SOAs with commercial or personally developed software, including carriers and optical fieldsDesign of epitaxial layers required for active devicesProcess design/fabrication knowledge or process development experience of InP devices or PICsExpertise in testing characterization of InP lasers and SOAsExtensive photonic device data query and analysis in manufacturing environmentExperience guiding a team to develop InP lasers for commercial productsLocation: willing to relocate to Sunnyvale/San Jose, CAYour skills and experience:Ph.D. in EE or Physics, 8 to 15 years industry experience designing and developing InP lasers for high volume applications.NION2026More information:Corporate Retirement Savings PlanHealth and dental benefitsShort-term disability, and long-term disabilityLife insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base payOptional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)Paid time off for holidays and VacationEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTuition Assistance PlanAdoption assistanceEmployee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource ProgramThe above benefits exclude students. Disclaimer for US/Canada Nokia maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role. All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.About Us: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.Job Info:Job Category Applied R&DPosting Date 03/12/2026Degree Level Doctor's degree (e.g PhD)Job Schedule Full timeJob Type ExperiencedJob Identification 32267Role Type Individual contributorSalary Range US Salary range: $159,782.61 - $296,739.13Locations 1322 Bordeaux Drive, Sunnyvale, California, 94089-1005, US (Hybrid)Regular or Temporary Regular