Staff HW Engineer

Nokia is hiring a Staff HW Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Nokia.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include optical engineering, optical transponders and coherent modules.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 579 other open roles at Nokia.
The role was posted within the past two weeks.

AI in this role

Lead the architecture, design, integration, and testing of optical coherent transponder cards and optical line systems.

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We are seeking a talented Optical Architect to join our dynamic team, contributing to the design and development of cutting-edge optical coherent transponder cards. As an optical engineer focused on Optical Transponder system design, you will play a crucial role in architecting & designing of optical modules.

Lead the integration process of optical modules into optical line cards and ensuring optical performance.
Develop key calibration procedures for various optical modules.
Collaborate with XF team to improve the performance.
Develop and implement testing methodologies to evaluate key performance for coherent line modules.
Contribute to optical module roadmap
Lead the architecture of optical modules.
Define modular, efficient design methodology.
Drive key vendor technical relationship

Must-have-skills

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Optical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Must have designed optical line card/systems

Must have experience minimum 8+ yrs in optical integration and testing of coherent module/transponders

Proven experience in optical design, testing, and integration, particularly with optical transponders or related components.

Familiarity with optical characterization equipment and measurement techniques.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex optical systems.

Excellent communication

Nice-to-have-skills

Familiarity with optical characterization equipment and measurement techniques.

How we rate this

Staff HW Engineer at Nokia rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Staff HW Engineer is an open job at Nokia.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in India.
The job was posted on November 4, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Nokia. Apply on Nokia

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Optical EngineeringOptical TranspondersCoherent ModulesOptical IntegrationOptical Testing

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Tell me about a project where optical integration was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where optical testing was part of your work. What did you do?

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