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R&D Software Optical Designer

NOKIA
US Annual Base Salary Range*: USD 125,300.00 - USD 232,700.00 *Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
United States, Maryland, Annapolis Junction
9005 Junction Drive (Show on map)
Oct 07, 2025

Join our Network Infrastructure Optical Systems and Networking R&D team as an R&D Software Optical Designer! In this hybrid role, you'll collaborate in our state-of-the-art lab equipped with cutting-edge communications and next-gen R&D tools. Your work will focus on enhancing subsea communications by developing intelligent optical systems that optimize performance during commissioning and predict potential degradation to recommend timely remediation actions.

You'll engage with cross-functional teams, including DSP, Systems, and SW engineers, while directly interfacing with customers. Enjoy the benefit of contributing to innovative projects encompassing customer commissioning software, cloud tools, R&D simulations, and design aspects of subsea communication.

Be self-motivated and thrive in a highly innovative environment, where your contributions genuinely impact our advancements in the field. Embrace this opportunity to shape the future of communication technology with us at Nokia!


  • Design and develop innovative software solutions to optimize subsea optical links for enhanced performance and reliability.
  • Create user-friendly interfaces to facilitate customer-facing software for efficient commissioning of EDFA and RAMAN backhaul links.
  • Develop algorithms to monitor cable aging, execute retesting, and ensure seamless recommissioning of subsea cables.
  • Implement smart algorithms to upgrade existing cable systems while maintaining live traffic for uninterrupted service.
  • Conduct GN model simulations for accurate commissioning and predictive analysis of customer's subsea cable systems.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineers and stakeholders to address challenges and drive project success.
  • Contribute to hands-on customer demonstrations in our demo lab to showcase software capabilities and solutions.
  • Join a dynamic team dedicated to revolutionizing subsea communications infrastructure for global scalability and efficiency.

You have:

  • Proven software experience in .NET, Python, and Matlab
  • Expertise in optical power flow analysis
  • In-depth knowledge of RAMAN and EDFA control systems
  • Proficiency in GN model implementation

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Experience with GPU coding
  • Familiarity with simulation tools for optical networks
  • Understanding of telecommunications protocols

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.
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