Sr. Director of Application Engineering

Nokia is a leading company in optical communication technologies, and they are seeking a Sr. Director of Applications Engineering for Photonic Component Solutions. This role involves leading a team to connect technical expertise with customer needs while fostering collaboration across various departments to deliver tailored photonics and DSP solutions.

Responsibilities:

• 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