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 characterized 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 utilizing 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.
- Development of software on a real-time operating system, including design, and coding, as well as maintenance of software
- Routing protocols
- Mobile gateway protocols
- Subscriber management systems
- Extensions to real-time operating systems
- Scaling and performance improvements through algorithm design
- Interprets business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes, and services.
- Applies deep organizational and market knowledge to support strategic decisions.
- Solves complex problems using advanced analytical judgment.
- Contributes to professional direction and leads teams or projects with moderate risk and resources.
- Serves as a senior specialist and best-practice resource.
- Analyzes, designs, develops, tests, and releases integrated HW/SW solutions per customer requirements.
- Manages subcontractors/partners and technical customer requirements.
- Oversees product HW/SW evolution, documentation, change control, and stakeholder communication.
- Maintains technical expertise, quality standards, and supports process improvements and SW Care (including emergency handling).
Required Qualifications: (Education, Technical Skills/Knowledge)
- MSCS/MSCE/MSEE with 5+ years of work experience or BSCS/BSCE with 7+ years of work experience is required
- IP network fundamentals, including network architecture, routing protocols
- Advanced operating system fundamentals, including kernel operations, scheduling, memory management, semaphores
- Data structure and algorithm fundamentals, including use cases, order of complexity, performance analysis
Strong programming skills including C, C++.
Desired Qualifications: (Education, Technical Skills/Knowledge)
- Work experience in mobile gateway/carrier grade router areas is a plus
- Knowledge of 3GPP/3GPP2 is a plus
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.
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.
- 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
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