Principal Technology Strategist

The successful candidate will operate at the intersection of IP networking, Optical networking, AI infrastructure, automation, silicon photonics, and next-generation interconnect technologies. As AI workloads drive unprecedented demand for scale, performance, efficiency, and connectivity, this individual will help Nokia define how architectures evolve and where new opportunities emerge across packet, optical, compute, component, and software ecosystems.

This role is intended for a recognized industry leader who can influence customers, partners, product organizations, research teams, and executive stakeholders while helping position Nokia as a trusted advisor to hyperscalers , cloud providers, AI infrastructure operators, and digital infrastructure leaders.

Required Qualifications:

12+ years of senior technical leadership experience in networking, cloud infrastructure, telecommunications, optical networking, semiconductors, photonics, data center systems, or a related technology field.

- Recognized industry authority with deep expertise spanning multiple technology domains and a record of shaping strategy beyond current product portfolios.

- Demonstrated expertise in IP and Optical networking architectures, including their use in cloud, data center , and AI infrastructure environments.

- Strong understanding of hyperscale architectures, AI fabrics, data center interconnect, network automation, and the drivers of large-scale infrastructure.

- Working knowledge of emerging optical interconnect approaches such as CPO, LPO, NPO, silicon photonics, coherent optics, and related component and packaging ecosystems.

- Experience influencing C-level executives, senior technical leaders, product organizations, and cross-functional stakeholders in global technology companies.

- Proven ability to translate complex technology trends into business strategy, customer value, market opportunities, and executive decisions.

- Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and executive engagement skills.

Peferred Qualifications:

- Experience working directly with hyperscalers , cloud providers, AI infrastructure companies, semiconductor or optical component companies, and large-scale digital infrastructure operators.

- Depth in silicon photonics, coherent optical systems, pluggable optics, AI cluster networking, Ethernet fabrics, optical circuit switching, scale-up interconnects, or advanced packaging.

- Experience influencing technology roadmaps, standards bodies, research programs, industry alliances, or strategic innovation initiatives.

- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Photonics, or a related discipline.

- Industry recognition through patents, publications, standards contributions, conference leadership, fellowships, product innovation, or distinguished technical leadership roles.

- Experience moving ideas from research or emerging technology assessment into product direction, customer adoption, or new business creation.