Software Engineer

Nokia; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

Maternity and Paternity Leave (90 days

Life insurance

Job summary

Nokia NI IP Routing SW in Bengaluru seeks software engineers to design and implement high‑performance datapath solutions for routers used in data centres, telcos and enterprises. You’ll write modular, well‑tested C/C++ code and work with DPDK, VXLANs, QoS and TCAM management.

Join a collaborative, hybrid team that values excellence, innovation and inclusion. You’ll contribute to IP/MPLS, Segment Routing and traffic engineering while gaining open‑source experience and advancing your networking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3-10 years of experience.
• Proven experience in packet forwarding technologies (IP, MPLS, Segment Routing, VXLANs).
• Experience with QoS technologies (Policers, Schedulers, ACLs) and TCAM management.
• Hands-on experience with DPDK for high-performance packet processing.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming, with a focus on networking solutions.
• Contributions to SONiC or other open-source networking projects (desirable).
• Experience working in virtualized Linux environments (KVM, Docker, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation: deep expertise in datapath solutions on custom and merchant silicon.
• Advanced packet forwarding: IP, MPLS, Segment Routing, VXLANs, QoS technologies like Policers, Schedulers, and ACLs; DPDK for performance.
• Virtualized environments: work with KVM and Docker in Linux.
• Team collaboration: work with product management and testers to deliver customer-driven solutions.
• Robust and modular code: write maintainable code that is well tested.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Networking

DPDK

VXLAN

QoS

TCAM

KVM

Docker

Open-source

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

DPDK

KVM

Docker

Job description

Job Description

At NI IP Routing SW, we believe in fostering a flat and non-hierarchical work environment. We are obsessed about delivering high-quality products and ensure the utmost level of excellence in everything we do. We are a passionate bunch and strive to be technological leaders in our industry. You will be integral to a close-knit team to engineer best-in-class products for the most critical networks – data centres for web/hyper-scalers, telcos and enterprises (including AI fabrics), and communication service provider networks. We are looking for SW engineers who wish to be a part of developing and evolving the current and next generation of routers that form the core of anything internet. These routers are at the heart of Nokia’s IP product offerings, from data centres (including AI fabrics) to providing strong, resilient low latency and dependable IP backhaul for service providers and mission critical networks. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with one of the best engineering teams in the industry. We value your expertise and offer an environment where you can thrive both professionally and personally. There are more customers we want to win, more networks to penetrate, more technologies to enable and more applications to support. We want to make smaller products, and we want to make bigger products. We want to build products based on newer standards and newer ASICS in the market. You will play a critical role in designing and implementing high-performance data path solutions on both custom and merchant silicon. You will be responsible for writing efficient and modular code that is well-tested and robust, ensuring that it meets the high standards required for the most critical networks. Your role will involve working on advanced packet forwarding techniques in IP, MPLS, Segment Routing, VxLANs. You will also contribute into Traffic Management technologies - QoS (Policers, Schedulers, Shapers), ACLs, TCAM Management, and Packet Extractions to CPU. DCN2026.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Design and implementation: You will gain deep expertise in designing and implementing datapath solutions on both custom and merchant silicon.
• Advanced packet forwarding: Develop your skills in IP, MPLS, Segment Routing, VXLANs, and QoS technologies such as Policers, Schedulers, and ACLs. DPDK and performance optimization: You'll be working with DPDK and similar technologies to maximize performance for high-throughput systems.
• Virtualized environments: Expand your knowledge in working with virtualized Linux environments such as KVM and Dockers.
• Team collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and software testers, to deliver customer-driven solutions.
• Robust and modular code: Focus on writing modular, maintainable code that is well unit-tested, improving your coding skills and best practices.

Key Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree with 3-10 years of Experience.
• Proven experience in packet forwarding technologies (IP, MPLS, Segment Routing, VXLANs).
• Experience with QoS technologies (Policers, Schedulers, ACLs) and TCAM management.
• Hands-on experience with DPDK for high-performance packet processing.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming, with a focus on networking solutions.
• Contributions to SONiC or other open-source networking projects (desirable).
• Methodical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working in virtualized Linux environments (e.g., KVM, Docker, etc.).
• Passion for networking technologies and high-performance systems.

About Us

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 Team

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond