Senior Director of Application Engineering

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October 1

🏄 California – Remote

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💵 $153.5k - $285.2k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

💻 Application Engineer

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Nokia

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Telecommunications • Enterprise • Infrastructure

Nokia is a B2B technology innovation leader in networking, providing advanced network solutions to enterprises, service providers, and the public sector worldwide. The company focuses on creating networks that are secure, resilient, and capable of connecting people, machines, and devices globally. Nokia is advancing technologies like 5G, AI, and quantum-safe networks, and it collaborates extensively to drive technological innovation forward. Through its Nokia Bell Labs division, the company also leads in pioneering future technologies, aiming to transform digital potential across various industries.

10,000+ employees

Founded 1865

📡 Telecommunications

🏢 Enterprise

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2018-12

📋 Description

• Lead technical engagements with hyperscalers and optical module manufacturers to demonstrate Nokia's advanced optical communication devices. • Serve as the primary technical liaison between customers and engineering teams, ensuring effective communication and support. • Develop customized Photonics-based solutions addressing specific optical interconnect and networking needs of clients. • Conduct engaging product demonstrations and training sessions to effectively showcase Nokia PIC and/or DSP technology. • Collect market insights and customer feedback to inform product development and enhance future solutions. • Facilitate collaboration between engineering, R&D, sales, and marketing teams to align on customer requirements and product offerings. • Drive sales enablement efforts by providing ongoing technical support throughout the entire sales cycle. • Mentor and manage the applications engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and customer-centric problem-solving.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field • 3-5 years of technical sales or applications engineering experience in Photonics or Optoelectronics • Deep knowledge of Photonics (InP or SiPho) and/or DSP components • Proven ability to engage and influence high-level technical decision-makers • Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field • Experience in developing or supporting reference designs and system integration for photonic products • Familiarity with networking protocols such as Ethernet and OTN • Strong network of industry contacts within the photonics and data center sectors

🏖️ Benefits

• Continuous learning opportunities • Well-being programs to support you mentally and physically • Opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups • Mentoring programs • Highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered