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Software Dev Engineer

NOKIA
$91,910 - $170,690 Plus potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, California, Sunnyvale
520 Almanor Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 15, 2025

The team you'll be part of

An exciting opportunity to work in the ever-changing Telecommunication Industry as a member of the IPN Software Engineering team for our Network Infrastructure group. You will be a part of a team whose objectives are to deliver in an environment where openness, trust, and autonomy are encouraged, each team member selects the tasks to work on and exchanges daily with his/her teammates on the progress and challenges

What you will learn and contribute to



  • Routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP) and/or signaling protocols (RSVP, LDP) Knowledge of Linux and programming languages (preferably scripting languages such as TCL, Python, Perl, shell).
  • NFV (Network Function Virtualization), SDN, Virtualized Switching products, and related virtualization technologies (KVM/QEMU, Xen, Vmware ESXi).
  • Proven aptitude for methodical problem solving, good communication skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to work well in a close-knit team.
  • Develop application software in C++ software on carrier-grade products.
  • Develop application software that simulates real products



Your skills and experience

You have:



  • BSCS, or similar is required. Work experience in related areas is a plus.
  • IP network fundamentals, including network architecture, and routing protocols.
  • Advanced operating system fundamentals, including kernel operations, scheduling, memory management, semaphores
  • Data structure and algorithm fundamentals, including use cases, order of complexity, performance analysis
  • Hands-on experience with Software development on Linux, and knowledge of Real real-time operating systems (RTOS) like VxWorks is a plus.


It would be nice if you also had:



  • Previous experience as a Nokia intern or co-op.
  • A strong foundation in Operating Systems concepts and C/C++ programming languages.
  • Experience designing and developing network protocols, and analyzing and improving existing protocol specifications.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies Dockers/Containers, Namespaces, etc.
  • Experience with Broadcom or Cavium SDK or any contemporary Chipset is preferred.
  • Experience designing and developing data planes for Broadcom chipsets like Trident/Tomahawk, etc.
  • Experience designing and developing programmable management interfaces using gNMI, NETCONF, etc.


Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:



  • One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
  • Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
  • Workplace Pride Global Benchmark


At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:


  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program


The above benefits exclude students.
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 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
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