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R&D Engineering Program Manager

Nokia
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
Job Description

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.

Nokia is searching for a talented and experienced Program Manager to work within the Optical Modules Group (OMG) and assist in the development and introduction of products based on Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for Coherent and datacenter communications applications. The position is based in Sunnyvale, California.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

  • Product Life-cycle management – Drive preparation, review, and follow up for product milestone reviews aligned with requirements
  • Program deliverables – Define demand and fulfillment plan for program prototypes and related deliverables
  • Schedule – Maintain and communicate plan of record to product teams and executives. Escalate key issues effectively
  • Budget – Define and maintain a program budget then support purchasing activities
  • Metrics – Drive metrics & continuous improvements across R&D organization.
  • Work with Hardware, Software, Test, Architecture & Operations to ensure deliverables are driven, communicated and consensus built with cross functional teams.

Key Skills And Experience

  • Ideally has 4 years’ experience in technical program management with solid understanding photonic device and packaging design workflows.
  • BS or MS with 8 years of Hardware/Software development experience with demonstrable success in designing and shipping telecom products; especially with Optical Networking background.
  • Passion for lightweight, effective processes and methodologies to improve productivity & efficiency of organization; must be able to quickly learn and apply company’s business process to make an immediate impact.
  • An independent worker and self-starter who acts on issues with little guidance and understands implied tasks is a must.
  • Excellent communication and cross-boundary collaboration skills. Must be articulate enough to convey technical ideas to non-technical people.
  • Has the ability to multi-task within a single or across multiple programs simultaneously.

About Us

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

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s 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.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The 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.

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