Wi‑Fi Standards Innovator & Research Leader

Nokia; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

Maternity and paternity leave (90 days

Life insurance

Well-being programs

NERGs

Employee Growth Solutions

Coaches & Mentors

Learning environment for growth

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a high‑impact researcher to shape and contribute to IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance activities from Espoo. You will drive concept development for the Wi‑Fi 9 era, and translate academic or standardization ideas into industry contributions and benchmarks.

You will use your extensive experience with link and system simulators, collaborate across teams and with external partners, and help advance Nokia’s leadership in wireless standards and simulation platforms.

Qualifications

• PhD in EE, CS, Physics, or similar or MS degree and 5+ years of experience as Wi‑Fi standardization delegate, development of Wi‑Fi link and/or system simulators or extensive standardization experience (IEEE 802.11, Wi‑Fi Alliance or 3GPP)
• You have a strong working knowledge of Wi‑Fi up to 802.11bn.
• Proven track record of innovations and contributions to wireless standards
• Deep knowledge of how to apply AI/ML in PHY and MAC layer
• Experience in the use of link and simulation tools
• You are enthusiastic about Wi‑Fi technology and you are open minded and curious
• Excellent communications skills and track record of working with product lines
• Good understanding of agentic workflows

Responsibilities

• Become a key contributor to Nokia’s IEEE 802.11 and/or Wi-Fi Alliance delegation
• Develop novel concepts for the Wi-Fi 9 era. Evaluate and promote your concepts in IEEE 802.11 and Wi-Fi Alliance
• Collaborate with other companies in IEEE 802.11 and Wi-Fi Alliance to make the next generation Wi-Fi standard a success

Skills

Wi-Fi standards knowledge

IEEE 802.11

AI/ML in PHY/MAC

Simulation tools

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in EE/CS/Physics or MS with 5+ years experience

Tools

Wi-Fi simulators

Link simulators

3GPP tools

Job description

Nokia is seeking a high‑impact researcher to shape and contribute to IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance activities from Espoo. You will drive concept development for the Wi‑Fi 9 era, and translate academic or standardization ideas into industry contributions and benchmarks.

You will use your extensive experience with link and system simulators, collaborate across teams and with external partners, and help advance Nokia’s leadership in wireless standards and simulation platforms.