Senior Director of Application Engineering
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Director of Applications Engineering guiding teams in advanced photonics technology for hyperscalers. Collaborating with clients and engineering for tailored solutions in optical communication.
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 (it would be nice if you also had)
- Experience in developing or supporting reference designs and system integration for photonic products (it would be nice if you also had)
- Familiarity with networking protocols such as Ethernet and OTN (it would be nice if you also had)
- Strong network of industry contacts within the photonics and data center sectors (it would be nice if you also had)
Benefits:
- 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



















