Optical AI Software Engineer
About The Position
Join Nokia’s Network Infrastructure Optical Systems and Networking R&D team as an R&D Software Optical Designer. This hybrid role focuses on enhancing subsea communications by developing intelligent optical systems that optimize performance during commissioning and predict potential degradation so that timely remediation can be recommended. The role involves working in a state-of-the-art lab with communications and R&D tools and collaborating with DSP, systems, and software engineers, while also interfacing directly with customers. The work spans customer commissioning software, cloud tools, R&D simulations, and design aspects of subsea communication. The position calls for a self-motivated person who thrives in an innovative environment and contributes to advances in communication technology.
Requirements
- Deep knowledge of submarine optical communication systems, including wet and dry plant architectures, transmission engineering, system commissioning, capacity upgrades, and subsea cable network lifecycle management.
- Demonstrated ability to use AI-assisted development platforms and coding agents to create, test, debug, and maintain software solutions.
- Experience using generative AI tools to prototype applications, automate workflows, analyze data, and solve engineering problems.
- Strong understanding of optical power flow analysis and ability to use analytical tools and AI-assisted techniques to model and optimize optical networks.
- Knowledge of Raman and EDFA amplification systems, including their operational characteristics, control strategies, and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with GN models, optical system simulation, or related analytical frameworks, and ability to use AI and software tools to develop, interpret, and enhance models.
- Ability to evaluate AI-generated code and algorithms for correctness, performance, scalability, and maintainability.
- Strong systems-thinking, troubleshooting, and technical communication skills, with ability to connect domain expertise to software-enabled solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop software solutions to optimize subsea optical links for performance, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Use AI-assisted development tools to prototype, build, test, and maintain software applications addressing customer and network challenges.
- Create user-focused applications and interfaces that simplify commissioning and operation of EDFA and Raman backhaul systems.
- Develop analytics and decision-support algorithms to assess cable aging, recommend retesting strategies, and streamline cable recommissioning.
- Design automation and optimization solutions for upgrading existing cable systems while minimizing operational impact and maintaining service continuity.
- Build simulation, modeling, and data-analysis capabilities for cable commissioning, network optimization, and predictive performance assessment.
- Collaborate with optical, systems, and software engineers to translate technical requirements into practical software solutions.
- Use AI-powered development platforms and data-analysis tools to accelerate innovation, improve software quality, and increase engineering productivity.
- Participate in customer demonstrations and proof-of-concept activities, explaining technical concepts and demonstrating software capabilities.
- Contribute to a multidisciplinary team working to advance subsea communications through software, automation, artificial intelligence, and analytics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
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