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Photonics Layout and Tooling Engineer

NOKIA
United States, New York, New York
171 Madison Avenue (Show on map)
Oct 20, 2025
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! Design, develop, and maintain applications and scripts to automate tools and workflows within the photonic chip fabrication process. Oversee and manage the assembly and build processes for reticles used in photonic chip manufacturing, ensuring quality and efficiency. Understanding of semiconductor or photonic chip manufacturing processes, particularly related to reticle assembly and fabrication Implementing design rule checking and design for testing checks. Experience with manufacturing automation concepts and protocols (e.g., GDS, DRC, DFT) is highly desirable. Qualifications: 2-4 years of related experience. Strong background in Python, Javascript, C++, web programming Knowledge of optical design software or CAD tools (e.g. Lumerical suite). Familiarity with Klayout API and CLI Familiarity with GDS file structures and feature extraction. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git). Proficiency in frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Proficiency in backend development (e.g. REST APIs) Nice to Have: Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, including testing, debugging, and deployment. Statistics background would be quite helpful for implementing useful correlations, plots, charts in a web app Comfortable in a remote/server/Linux environment. Background in parallel programming (multithreading and multiprocessing) is a plus Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) is a plus. Experience with SQL database systems Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). About Nokia Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together. We are a B2B technology innovation leader, pioneering networks that sense, think and act, putting the world's people, machines and devices in sync to create a more sustainable, productive and accessible future. Learn more about life at Nokia. About the Business Group A robust digital backbone is the unsung hero of modern life, underpinning everything from daily interactions to cloud computing and critical infrastructure. The Network Infrastructure team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in networking, tackling the toughest challenges and delivering innovative solutions. We deliver trusted, purpose-built IP, optical, fixed, and data center solutions that power the internet, drive the global economy, and support the mission-critical industries that keep the world running. 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.