Applied Software R&D Engineer

This role is for a hands-on embedded software engineer focused on building the high-speed optical transport systems powering modern Data center Interconnect networks. You will be developing embedded software and firmware that links massive GPU clusters and data centers for ultra-low latency.

Role Responsibilities

• Write real-time embedded software and firmware for optical transport systems.
• Own project from initial requirement through design, integration, and verification.
• Diagnose and resolve complex, system-level issues across software, hardware, optics, and FPGAs.

Required Skills & Experience

• Extensive C and C++ development on RTOS based platforms.
• Deep understanding of timing-critical operations, interrupt-handling, low level drivers, and control firmware.
• Proven experience designing and integrating hardware interfaces and inter‑processor communication mechanisms in multi‑processor systems.
• Experience with ARM architecture, hardware interactions, and FPGA/CPLD integration.

Education and Experience

• 1–3 years of relevant industry experience with a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, or Engineering.

Some of our benefits for students in the US:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
• Professional development events and networking opportunities
• Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization
• Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
• A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 3 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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