Nokia

Senior Technical Specialist

Nokia  •  Republic of India (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Technical Specialist – R&D to drive innovation in fiber-based fixed access networks technologies. You will lead the design and development of high-performance software for OLT (Optical Line Terminal) platforms, working closely with cross-functional R&D and Product Management teams to deliver scalable, customer-centric solutions.

  • Lead development of high-quality software for OLT products, enhancing performance and scalability.
  • Work on Fiber Transport technologies with focus on GPON/XGPON systems.
  • Design, develop and implement Layer 2 networking solutions (forwarding, multicast, QoS).
  • Collaborate with Product Management to translate customer feedback into product features.
  • Drive end-to-end troubleshooting and resolution of complex telecom software issues.
  • Guide and mentor teams, ensuring high engineering standards and delivery excellence.
  • Contribute to an agile and fast-paced development environment, fostering innovation.

You Have:

  • Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Engineering
  • 10–15 years in telecom broadband access domain (Fiber Transport / OLT development).
  • Strong programming expertise in C/C++, Java, Go or JavaScript.
  • Hands-on experience with OLT platforms (Optical Line Terminals), GPON/XGPON technologies, and device-level software.
  • Solid understanding of Layer 2 protocols (IGMP, PPPoE, 802.1x, QoS).
  • Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and drive execution across SDLC.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical leadership / team mentoring.

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Experience in network software testing lifecycle and automation.

  • Strong knowledge of multicast, QoS optimisation, and access network performance tuning.
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Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Espoo, FI
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
nokia.com
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