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Photonic Nano-Fabrication Researcher

NOKIA
$105,488 - $195,906 *Plus potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
Apr 15, 2025

Nokia Bell Labs is the world-renowned research arm of Nokia, having invented many of the foundational technologies that underpin information and communications networks and all digital devices and systems. This research has produced ten Nobel Prizes, five Turing Awards and numerous other awards.

The ideal candidate is an expert in clean room fabrication process development. You are excited to build a strong research program to create foundational photonic integrated technologies for communication and computing systems. You are passionate to see your research work become a part of the future communications and computing/AI infrastructure of the world.

You are highly motivated and able to carry out creative research programs both individually and in collaboration with other researchers across the global Nokia Bell Labs team. You will work with and learn from world experts in advanced photonic device and integration technologies located at the Murray Hill, NJ campus.


  • Research to enable the fabrication of novel, state-of-the-art devices for coherent communications, quantum networking, and photonic computing,
  • Present research findings through papers and oral presentations both within the organization and to the external research community,
  • Share responsibility for overseeing the maintenance and operation of nano-fabrication equipment and facilities.


Your skills and experience:

  • A PhD in Engineering, Physics, or related field
  • Nano-fabrication expertise, including process development
  • Strong record of disruptive research in academia and/or industry including scientific/technical publications and/or patents
  • Ability to define and pursue a research program in synergy with larger team
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills

It would be nice if you also have experience with:

  • Design of manufacturable photonic devices
  • Fabrication processes for advanced 2.5D semiconductor integration technologies including chip stacking, flip-chip bonding, etc.
  • Experience in transferring processes from research to foundry production

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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