Job Description

We are a B2B technology innovation leader pioneering the future where networks meet cloud. At Nokia you will have a positive impact on people’s lives and help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and accessible world. 

Be part of a culture built on an inclusive way of working where we are open to your ideas, you are empowered to take risks and are encouraged to be fearless in bringing your authentic self to work.  

We need talented software developers to further the tremendous success of the Service Router product family (including the 7950, 7750, and 7250). We are #2 in carrier edge routing worldwide, with over a million platforms shipped to over 1000+ customers in 130+ countries. We lead the industry in Network Processor technology (FP4 @ 3 Tb/s), QoS, parallel processing, Network Function Virtualization, and, importantly, product quality. Join a highly talented team, delivering the leading technology which makes the Internet go!

No visa or relocation assistance provided for this position at this time.

• Define and evolve the software architecture for hardware platforms built around datapath ASICs
• Responsible for all aspects of integrating third party SDK with our Service router operating system
  • Build infrastructure for multiple CPU targets
  • Required library builds
  • System adaptation layer (thread/memory management and other OS functions)
• Implementation of all datapath device/SDK initialization as required for each router platform
  • Chip scaling, configuration parameters, internal resources, all interfaces (NIF serdes ports, PCIe bus, external DRAMs etc..)
• Design/implementation:
  • Packet test infrastructure to verify all aspects of system hardware datapath
  • Control plane slowpath packet insertion/extraction from datapath framework and software support
  • Infrastructure to support datapath ASIC embedded micro-controllers/firmware downloads
  • Real-time datapath device resource monitoring and reporting (Buffer, DRAM BW, core pipeline exhaustion)
  • Runtime High-availability datapath features: ECC/SER and fault/detection and recovery mechanisms
• Work with product line managers to gather requirements and work with team members to come up with efficient software design to fit the requirements.
• Work with QA engineers to trouble shoot complex problems to find best possible resolution post root cause analysis.
• Collaborate well with other functional teams within the same product group.
• Mentor new developers and students/interns.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in computer/software engineering, Computer Science, equivalent, or better.
• Minimum 8-10 years of hands on experience within the industry.
• Systems Programming Expertise in C/C++
• Strong system level problem solving
• Clear communication of technical issues and solutions
• Good understanding of system hardware aspects: CPU, DRAM, Buses, SerDes, PCIe, CPLDs/FPGA .
• Networking and control & datapath Fundamentals: Layer2/Layer3, topologies and routing, slowpath
• Real-Time & High‑Performance Systems
  • Linux OS, multi-threaded programming, lock‑free/low‑latency design etc.
• Moderate understanding of software build tool-chains and Make-based infrastructure
• Designing for fault‑tolerance & high‑availability of datapath devices

Aptitude and Attitude are more important than specific experience criteria. If you have strong embedded software skills, you are a candidate for our team.

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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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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