Principal InP Laser Development Engineer

NOKIA
US Salary range: $159,782.61 -$ 296,739.13
United States, California, Sunnyvale
1322 Bordeaux Drive (Show on map)
May 11, 2026
Prerequisite experience should include 1 or more areas Design of InP lasers for transmitter PICs Design of InP lasers for high-power applications Key engineering expertise in all of the following areas is required Design and simulation of optical waveguides, coupling lasers to fibers Simulation of lasers and SOAs with commercial or personally developed software, including carriers and optical fields Design of epitaxial layers required for active devices Process design/fabrication knowledge or process development experience of InP devices or PICs Expertise in testing characterization of InP lasers and SOAs Extensive photonic device data query and analysis in manufacturing environment Experience guiding a team to develop InP lasers for commercial products Location: willing to relocate to Sunnyvale/San Jose, CA Ph.D. in EE or Physics, 8 to 15yrs industry experience designing and developing InP lasers for high volume applications. NION2026 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.