Photonics Layout and Tooling Engineer

September 21, 2026

Job Description Are you a passionate engineer eager to contribute to groundbreaking research and development? Join our team and play a key role in supporting our teams in developing cutting-edge silicon photonics integrated circuits. You'll be involved in the development process, from design and fabrication to testing and analysis, for complex photonic devices and systems-on-chip. Collaborate with experienced designers on innovative projects and large-scale silicon photonics circuits. Apply now and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of photonic technology! How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn <ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain applications and scripts to automate tools and workflows within the photonic chip fabrication process.</li><li>Oversee and manage the assembly and build processes for reticles used in photonic chip manufacturing, ensuring quality and efficiency.</li><li>Understanding of semiconductor or photonic chip manufacturing processes, particularly related to reticle assembly and fabrication</li><li>Implementing design rule checking and design for testing checks.</li><li>Experience with manufacturing automation concepts and protocols (e.g., GDS, DRC, DFT) is highly desirable.</li><li>Maintain and version photonic component process design kits (PDKs). </li></ul>Key Skills And Experience You have: <ul><li>2-4 years of related experience.</li><li>Strong background in Python, C++, software scripting or software development.</li><li>Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).</li><li>Knowledge of optical design software and CAD tools (e.g. Lumerical suite and Klayout). </li></ul>It would be nice if you also had: <ul><li>Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, including testing, debugging, and deployment.</li><li>Statistics background for implementing useful correlations, plots, charts.</li><li>Comfortable in a remote/server/Linux environment. Background in parallel programming (multithreading and multiprocessing) is a plus.</li><li>Experience with SQL database systems.</li><li>Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).</li><li>Experience with directing and reviewing agentic AI systems. </li></ul>About Us Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Learn more about life at Nokia . Our recruitment process We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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. If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity. The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia . About The Team Some of our benefits in US : <ul><li>Corporate Retirement Savings Plan</li><li>Health and dental benefits</li><li>Short-term disability, and long-term disability</li><li>Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay</li><li>Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)</li><li>Paid time off for holidays and Vacation</li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan</li><li>Tuition Assistance Plan</li><li>Adoption assistance</li><li>Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program </li></ul>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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