In a world increasingly driven by AI, cloud services, and data-intensive applications, optical networks play a critical role in enabling global connectivity.
As part of Nokia's Optical Networks organization, strengthened by the acquisition of Infinera, you will join a leading R&D team developing next-generation networking technologies used by service providers, enterprises, and hyperscalers worldwide.
We are looking for passionate software engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, building scalable and high-performance systems, and continuously improving their engineering skills. Depending on your experience level, you will contribute to the design, development, optimization, and evolution of carrier-grade software solutions while collaborating with highly skilled engineers in a global environment.
This is an opportunity to learn from industry experts, take ownership of meaningful technical challenges, and contribute to technologies that operate at global scale.
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software components using Modern C++.
- Contribute to the design and evolution of software solutions for networking and systems applications.
- Develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software that meets demanding performance and reliability requirements.
- Work on multi-threaded and distributed systems challenges.
- Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and engineering best practices to ensure software quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Systems Engineering, Product Management, and global R&D organizations.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues across different layers of the system.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of modern development tools and methodologies.
- Share knowledge and collaborate with teammates in a culture of learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
- More experienced candidates will have opportunities to influence architecture, mentor colleagues, and drive technical initiatives.
Required:
- Experience developing software using C++ (academic, internship, or professional experience will be considered).
- Good understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Experience or familiarity with Linux-based development environments.
- Knowledge of multi-threading, concurrency concepts, or distributed systems.
- Familiarity with STL and modern software development practices.
- Experience using version control systems such as Git.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in international teams.
- BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
Preferred:
- Professional experience with Modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20).
- Experience with Boost libraries.
- Familiarity with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and software quality practices.
- Experience in telecommunications, networking, or optical transport technologies.
- Knowledge of Optical Networks, DWDM, Layer 0/1 technologies, ROADM, WSS, or related domains.
- Experience with distributed, embedded, or real-time systems.
- Knowledge of Python, Bash, or other scripting languages for automation.
- Exposure to cloud-native technologies, containerization, or DevOps practices.
- Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, or contributing to software architecture.
What We Value:
- Strong ownership and accountability.
- Curiosity and willingness to learn.
- Passion for solving complex technical challenges.
- Commitment to software quality and continuous improvement.
- Collaborative mindset and openness to sharing knowledge.
- Interest in building technologies that have real-world impact on global communications.
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