Carrier Network Systems Architect

Nokia; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia in Portugal's Lisboa is seeking a seasoned engineer to shape carrier networking by developing advanced, optimized solutions for global customers.

You will collaborate with Marketing, PLM, Sales, Optical and Software Engineering to drive strategic vision, contribute to network designs, and advance deployment practices. A strong background in WDM/IP/MPLS and scripting is required, with a track record in architecture and sales-engineering or product management.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering, CS or physics.
• 5+ years in network planning/architecture.
• 3+ years with 3rd party tools (OPNET, VPISystems, RSoft).
• Knowledge of carrier-class networking (WDM, IP/MPLS/GMPLS/Ethernet).
• Experience in sales engineering or product management.
• Scripting in Excel, MATLAB, Python for automation.

Responsibilities

• Drive development of comprehensive network designs and optimization strategies for RFQ/RFP initiatives.
• Serve as SME for network planning during deployment phases.
• Research vendor specs to recommend appropriate products and functionalities.
• Recommend optimal architectural designs for new products and platforms.
• Analyze network designs to construct business cases for roadmap features.
• Develop advanced tools to empower sales engineers in solution design.

Skills

Autonomy

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Analytical Acumen

Communication

Agility & Prioritization

Education

Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Physics

PhD degree (preferred)

Tools

OPNET

VPISystems

RSoft

SQL

Excel

Job description

Nokia in Portugal's Lisboa is seeking a seasoned engineer to shape carrier networking by developing advanced, optimized solutions for global customers.

You will collaborate with Marketing, PLM, Sales, Optical and Software Engineering to drive strategic vision, contribute to network designs, and advance deployment practices. A strong background in WDM/IP/MPLS and scripting is required, with a track record in architecture and sales-engineering or product management.