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View More Jobs SW Development Engineer United States Nokia's Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise. Network Infrastructure, includes IP Routing, Optical Networks and Fixed Networks, as well as Alcatel Submarine Networks business, currently reported under "Group Common." This business group will respond to the ever-increasing demand for higher capacity, greater reliability, faster speeds and lower costs. Your responsibilities The Network Infrastructure - IP Division group is looking for a Senior SW Engineer. This position will be in Westford, MA. USA Responsible for developing open-source software SONiC NOS on the next-gen routing/switching products for application in Compute DC and AI fabric Develop platform and SW support for new Nokia switching portfolio based on Broadcom and Marvell chipset Be a part of the team that will work closely with key customers and productize Nokia platforms in customer networks Work closely with Test team peers to ensure quality of Nokia product Work closely with Product Line Managers to make sure all customer requirements are met Your skills and experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Candidates with a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields are preferred. Master's degree is a plus. Basic to intermediate knowledge of software design for distributed systems in embedded networking or telecommunications environments. Exposure to Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking concepts, networking control plane, or data plane software development. Experience with software development on Linux OS. Familiarity with Linux kernel concepts and device driver development, including I2C protocols and related devices/drivers. Good programming skills in C, C++, Python, and Bash scripting. Understanding of operating system fundamentals such as memory management, IPC, scheduling, interrupt handling, and event-driven programming. Basic debugging and troubleshooting skills. Hands-on experience with Linux-based software development and understanding of OS concepts. Familiarity with networking fundamentals, IP networking concepts, routing protocols, and network architecture. Exposure to virtualization and container technologies such as Docker and Linux namespaces. Good communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. More information Some of our benefits in
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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. About Us 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. Learn more about life at Nokia . Our recruitment process We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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. 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. The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia . Apply Now Job Info Job Category Applied R D Posting Date 06/01/2026 Degree Level Bachelor's degree Job Schedule Full time Job Type Experienced Job Identification 35967 Will NSA/CAPS
approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?) No Role Type Individual contributor US/Canada Salary Range $105,342 -$150,488 USD • Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles. Experience level Experienced Locations 1 Robbins Road, Westford, Massachusetts, 01886-4113, US Similar Jobs At Nokia, we want every candidate to be able to perform their best. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know. All requests are treated confidentially. AI Statement:
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