Software Engineer
Nokia · Posted Oct 30
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
NI IP Routing SW develops Nokia’s IP routers for data centers (including AI fabrics), hyperscalers, telcos, enterprises, and service provider networks. The team works on high-performance packet forwarding, QoS, and datapath technologies across custom and merchant silicon. This role designs and implements datapath solutions, advanced packet forwarding (IP, MPLS, Segment Routing, VXLAN), and DPDK-based performance optimization in virtualized Linux environments.
What you will do
- 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.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- 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.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Nokia
Nokia Corporation is a multinational telecommunications, information technology, and network equipment provider that delivers critical infrastructure solutions across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Known for its historical roots and ongoing global presence in connectivity, the company enables advanced network automation, AI-optimized data center infrastructure, and 5G/6G technology for communications service providers and enterprises worldwide.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 78005 employees
- Founded
- 1865-05-12
- Location
- Espoo, Finland
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology and AI Officer
President of Network Infrastructure
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