Sr. Director - IP Hardware Engineering at Nokia

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Status: Active
Category: Engineering
Posted: Jun 22, 2026
Expires: Sep 20, 2026
Work style: On-site

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About the Role

Overview

The Applied R&D Manager develops and directs the engineering organisation for development and revision of new and existing products or services and oversees the different R&D engineering dimensions. Acts as the interface between the global engineering organisation and the local sites. Manages the development of new products and releases, leading state-of-the-art development teams (SW, HW, test, information design) within a multi-site R&D environment, with strong dependencies towards external stakeholders like product managers, supply chain, quality, procurement, and other.

Role

This role requires a dynamic R&D professional to lead both target-oriented research and multi-disciplinary development of hardware, software, and systems, while also providing strategic management for the engineering organization. Key responsibilities include overseeing product and service development, managing budgets and schedules, optimizing product delivery, and driving innovation through technology surveillance and long-term objective setting.

About The Company

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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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.

About The Team

Some of our benefits in US:

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

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

Responsibilities

Design and Development: Direct manager of the local IP HW engineering staff at the Sunnyvale California site. Work with program leads to allocate design resources and eliminate roadblocks. Ensure all required resources are available to the teams and escalate when necessary to support. Drive local IP HW site specific initiatives supporting the development process. Work with program leads to drive the sites product development direction by implementing the VP / groups strategy. This position requires a broad view of the HW development process, the groups overall mission and a strong ability to build consensus across the organization.
Organization: Advocate and driver of IP HW SV site career planning, compensation management and employee development. Drives the IP HW site hiring and resourcing plan. Coordinates with other site leads and manages day to day local group issues. This position requires an active knowledge of the pulse of the site, close coordination and interaction with the IP HW technical leads and day to day interaction with every member of the team. This position requires the ability to motivate and develop both managers and individual contributors reporting to it.
Budgeting: Owner of the IP HW SV site engineering budget. Manages site specific travel and expense approvals in concert with the IP HW purchasing organization.
Communication: As the voice of the IP HW SV site this position advocates upward and outward to advance and enable the site to perform at peak performance. This includes being a strong voice in recruiting both inside and outside the company.
Infrastructure: Responsible for ensuring the SV IP HW site infrastructure, labs, ovens, office areas are maintained and receive required upgrades as required for peak team performance.

Requirements

Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus but not required.
Experience: 10+ years of hands-on experience in hardware engineering, particularly in the telecom/datacom fields. Proven track record of leading successful Hardware engineering teams in delivering high-quality systems and products on time and within budget. Demonstration of people skills and the ability to approach every situation with compassion and forethought.
Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in designing and developing hardware systems, with deep knowledge of networking, hardware architecture, and systems integration.
Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to tackle technical and group challenges head-on.
Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work directly with cross-functional teams to achieve seamless integration and development.
Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with a hands-on approach to adapting to changing priorities and technical demands.