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Head of Intra Data Center Platforms

Canada, United States (Remote)

Join the 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.

Your responsibilities

• Define and deliver a strategy for silicon ASICs (multi-terabit) and the architecture of co-packaged optics platforms across inter / intra Data Center.
• Define cross-domain system architecture (ASIC, optics, PCB, backplane, cooling) to meet AI network requirements in performance, cost, power, space, efficiency, telemetry, and modularity
• Lead definition of integrated system development: hardware, optics, thermal, cooling, and packaging
• Collaborate with hyperscaler and service provider customers to align product features with real-world deployment needs
• Lead innovation in co-packaged optics, open standards, and partner ecosystems (Inphi, OIF, IEEE)
• Evangelize AI networking advantages/impacts to enterprise, hyperscalers, and service providers
• Gain industry mindshare, publish in leading conferences, represent the company in standards bodies, and foster R&D and academic partnerships
• Partner / Mentor team as well as cross organizations in R&D, PLM, Marketing, Services, and Sales, ensuring company success

Your skills and experience

• Ph.D. or equivalent in EE, IC, Optical/Network Architecture
• 15+ years in high-performance system architecture: ASICs, optics, PCB, thermal management
• Experience in defining and executing on multi-terabit platforms

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Job Info

• Job CategoryApplied R&D
• Posting Date04/01/2026
• Degree LevelDoctor’s degree (e.g PhD)
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job TypeExperienced
• Job Identification33857
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?)No
• Role TypeIndividual contributor
• Laptop - support with ordering neededYes
• Salary RangeCanada Salary range: $149,968.00 - $278,512.00
• Experience levelExperienced
• LocationsNot in Nokia premises, CA Virtual - ON, Ontario, CANot in Nokia premises, US Virtual - CA, California, US(Remote)
• Regular or TemporaryRegular

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