We are seeking a Head of AI Platform & Agentic Architecture / Distinguished Engineer - AI platforms and Network autonomy in the Network Infrastructure organization. The successful candidate will define and lead the technical foundation of our cross-domain AT and Agentic platform across the Network infrastructure organization.
The role will be to architect and drive/implement the unified platform spanning Optical, IP, and Fixed Networks, enabling capable automation with cross-domain intelligence and L4+ network autonomy. The Architect will serve as a senior technical authority on AI architecture, ensuring a cohesive end-to-end solution for both internally and externally focused cross-domain use cases, while accelerating the integration of AI into production-grade networking systems and processes.
This is a high-impact, technical leadership role requiring deep expertise in distributed systems, multi-agent architectures, AI/ML infrastructure, and network automation.
1. Define and lead the cross-domain AI platform architecture - spanning key domains, ensuring scalable, interoperable, and production-ready
2. Architect agentic and autonomous systems frameworks that enable a distributed intelligence with cross-domain automation with a clear path to L4+ network autonomy.
3. Establish architectural governance for AI initiatives, eliminating duplication and ensuring architectural alignment to a unified platform strategy
4. Drive research to product integration, translating advanced AI innovations into deployable, production grade capbilityes
5. Partner across R&D, PLM, Sales, customers, Bell Labs, and the leadership team to ensure implementation meets architecture with AI-driven differentiation and customer co-creation.
15+ years in networking, distributed systems, or AI systems architecture
Deep expertise in:
o Multi-agent systems
o Distributed computing
o ML infrastructure (training + inference)
o Network automation
o SDN / control-plane architectures
· Experience transitioning research into production systems
· Strong cross-functional influence skills
· Ability to operate at executive technical depth
· Comfort challenging domain fragmentation
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.
Advanced connectivity is key to enable the opportunities of AI – opening new doors for us and our customers. Once known for connecting people, our technology is now essential to connecting intelligence.
Our priority is to deliver superior performance with the trust and security our customers need and we’re a committed innovation partner, shaping the future of connectivity.
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