SW Development Engineer

Nokia; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Life insurance and AD&D

Retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Westford, MA. You will develop open-source SONiC NOS for next-gen routing/switching products and provide platform support for Nokia's Broadcom/Marvell-based portfolio.

Collaborate with customers, product teams, and test groups to ensure delivery meets requirements and quality standards on Linux-based platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE; master’s preferred.
• Experience in distributed systems software design for embedded networks.
• Familiarity with Layer 2/3 networking, control/data planes.
• Experience with Linux software development and OS concepts.
• Strong C/C++, Python, and Bash scripting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop open-source SONiC NOS for next-gen routing/switching.
• Provide platform and software support for Nokia switching portfolio (Broadcom/Marvell).
• Collaborate with customers and product teams to meet requirements.
• Coordinate with test teams to ensure product quality.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Bash scripting

Linux OS

Networking fundamentals

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE

Tools

Docker

Linux

I2C drivers

Git

Job description

Job Description

Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise. Network Infrastructure, includes IP Routing, Optical Networks and Fixed Networks, as well as Alcatel Submarine Networks business, currently reported under “Group Common.” This business group will respond to the ever-increasing demand for higher capacity, greater reliability, faster speeds and lower costs.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

The Network Infrastructure - IP Division group is looking for a Senior SW Engineer. This position will be in Westford, MA. USA

• Responsible for developing open-source software SONiC NOS on the next-gen routing/switching products for application in Compute DC and AI fabric
• Develop platform and SW support for new Nokia switching portfolio based on Broadcom and Marvell chipset
• Be a part of the team that will work closely with key customers and productize Nokia platforms in customer networks
• Work closely with Test team peers to ensure quality of Nokia product
• Work closely with Product Line Managers to make sure all customer requirements are met

Key Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Candidates with a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields are preferred. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of software design for distributed systems in embedded networking or telecommunications environments.
• Exposure to Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking concepts, networking control plane, or data plane software development.
• Experience with software development on Linux OS.
• Familiarity with Linux kernel concepts and device driver development, including I2C protocols and related devices/drivers.
• Good programming skills in C, C++, Python, and Bash scripting.
• Understanding of operating system fundamentals such as memory management, IPC, scheduling, interrupt handling, and event-driven programming.
• Basic debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Hands-on experience with Linux-based software development and understanding of OS concepts.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals, IP networking concepts, routing protocols, and network architecture.
• Exposure to virtualization and container technologies such as Docker and Linux namespaces.
• Good communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

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. Learn more about life at Nokia .

Our recruitment process

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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.

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About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

• 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

The above benefits exclude students.

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