# Optical Systems Architect

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse-combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity. As part of Nokia’s Optical Architecture group, you will have a unique opportunity to lead the design and architecture of novel optical DWDM communication systems. You will be responsible for architecting and implementing new optical hardware and software platforms in collaboration with our Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering and Software Development teams. In this role, you will own the architecture of assigned DWDM line system cards, and be accountable for their technical success from concept through release. Your ke

- **Id**: 3996918
- **Url**: <https://alion.io/job/nokia-optical-systems-architect-3>
- **Role**: Hardware
- **Role family**: Hardware
- **Seniority**: staff
- **Work mode**: on_site
- **Hiring geo confidence**: structured
- **Locations**: San Jose, United States, Ottawa, Canada
- **Countries**: US, CA
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- **Status**: live
- **First seen at**: 2026-11-09T23:11:33Z
- **Employer posted date**: 2026-11-09
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- **Industries**: Mobile Networks, Network Equipment, Optical Communications

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- **Name**: Nokia
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- **Employer type**: direct
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- **Ats vendor**: Oracle

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