Distinguished Engineer - Optical Networking

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.​

Infinera is now part of the Nokia Corporation and its subsidiaries. When you apply, the information you share will be handled with care and used only for recruitment purposes within the group.

• Lead the discussion and own mindshare around the future of networking in the AI era.
• Work across organizations to provide end-to-end multi-layer network solutions and direction.
• Design global-scale networks (Data Center, submarine & terrestrial) for AI/data cloud infrastructure
• Lead multi-vendor architecture, technology selection, and strategy
• Drive R&D, PLM, and qualify next-gen systems (DSPs, ROADMs, SDM, amplifiers, SDN, NPUs, etc…)
• Collaborate with data center, AI, and Engineering / Operations teams on Future technology.
• Represent the company in industry forums and partnerships.

• 15+ years in optical networking, including submarine systems and coherent optics
• Expertise in Multi-Layer Networks, DWDM, SDN control, and hyper-scale DC and DCI
• Proven leadership of high-impact projects; strong communicator and innovator
• Ability to lead and manage teams
• PhD or MS in Optical/Telecom Engineering; track record of patents & publications

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark