Software Engineer

Family Description

Applied R&D (AR) consists of target-oriented research either with the goal of solving a particular problem / answering a specific question or for multi-discipline design, development, and implementation of hardware, software, and systems including maintenance support. Supplies techno-economic consulting to clients. AR work is characterised by its detailed and complex nature in order to systematically combine existing knowledge and practices to further developing and incrementally improving products, operational processes, and customer-specific feature development.

Subfamily Description

Software (SWA) comprises the definition, specification, and allocation of requirements from different sources utilising knowledge of systems engineering processes (specification & architecture). Contains processing of use case and feature requirements into conceptual models, operational scenarios, technical requirements, and functional description. Covers specification, design, implementation, and unit testing of Software (e.g. device drivers, microcode, hardware-related software & firmware) according to the requirements and architecture defined in the systems engineering process. Covers establishment and maintenance of Software Configuration Management (SCM) practices into software development projects, continuously building and integrating infrastructure tools and systems.

 

• Collaborate with product line managers to gather requirements and translate them into effective software design solutions.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test software features for NOKIA’s Service Router Operating System using C and C++.
• Automate unit testing at the packet level for developed features.
• Partner with QA engineers to troubleshoot complex issues and determine effective resolutions through root cause analysis.
• Actively participate in cross-functional collaboration with other teams within the product group.
• Take end-to-end ownership of Datapath features, including prioritization, design, implementation, quality assurance, support, and maintenance.
• Mentor junior developers and interns as needed.
• Emphasize a growth mindset—aptitude and attitude are highly valued.
  
   

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or higher) in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on industry experience in software development.
• Strong programming skills in C and C++.
• Experience with network processor Datapath design and implementation for both edge and core routers.
  • Familiarity with Broadcom DNX chipsets and SDK is a strong advantage.
• Proficient in parallel and multi-threaded programming for high-performance systems.
• Deep understanding of pipeline architectures and memory hierarchies.
• Experience applying hash tables and filters for packet classification and forwarding.
• Proven ability in profiling and optimizing high-speed Datapath operations.
• Experience with Datapath simulation, traffic generation, and debugging (e.g., using GDB).
• Solid knowledge of Datapath features and protocols for access, transport, mobile backhaul, and data center applications.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and standards including:
  • Ethernet, IPv4/6, TCP/UDP, MPLS, OAM, and other key protocols.
  • Proficiency in protocol parsing and header manipulation.
• Understanding of packet switching, routing, and QoS functions.
• Working knowledge of Git, Docker, and Linux-based development environments is a plus.
   

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer
 
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive cultur