Senior eSW Architect

You will be part of the MN RAN Cloud Platform HW Department that is accountable for Cloud HW solutions used in MN cloud products like AI RAN, Cloud RAN etc. We drive Cloud Platform HW evolution according to internal user, customer, and market requirements. We are responsible for entity-level requirements, architecture, specifications, and configurations of Cloud Platform HW solutions utilized in MN cloud products. We develop, integrate, verify, maintain, and support Cloud Platform HW solutions including embedded SW together with selected partners like Dell and HPE and will take more responsibility for smart NIC host driver development, integration and troubleshooting. In addition, we also maintain Nokia Airframe and older legacy HW solutions that are widely used by customers around the world.

We are looking for an experienced technical leader who will take overall responsibility for the eSW requirement creation, clarification, evolution and lead the technical decision for NOKIA cloud RAN system solution and provide technical support for Cloud RAN HW Infrastructure product decision.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

As part of our team, you will:

• Lead in new development or integration projects of Cloud Platform HW Infrastructure, including but not limited to system feature feasibility study, feature requirement definition, specification writing, design implementation collaboration and review.
• Own eSW technical documentations such as Concept Documentation, eSW Solution Evolution, Design details, Use case, System requirements, non-function requirements etc.
• Lead the requirement clarification with CloudRAN system requirement and performance evolution.
• Present in Cloud Infrastructure technology forum for relative technical discussion and decision-making.
• Provide technical leadership in clarifying the requirements with stakeholders e.g., NOKIA partners, vendors and NOKIA internal & external customers.
• Co-work with APO or LPO in effort estimation in eSW areas.
• Co-work with Test architect to investigate lab requirements based on solution evolution and common lab usage.
• Co-ordinate with Test architect to define test strategy and test enhancement strategy.
• Co-ordinate with R&D team on the delivery or change request process enhancement with Program manager, Product manager and Product Owner.
• Provide consultant support to NOKIA partners in integration of the Cloud RAN solutions for Reference or Non-Reference solutions.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

You have:

• Relevant education background of Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, Network Technical Science.
• 10+ years of experience as R&D engineer.
• Experience in Linux usage, Linux driver development, and debugging.
• Experience in scripting and programming skills in C/C++/Python/TCL, etc.
• Experience in FPGA, DSP, or BSP development for productization.
• Experience of cloud platform, such as OpenStack, IAAS, OVS, DPDK, CaaS, VM.
• Experience in data center system, and experience of operation on server, switch, storage and 3rd party components (NIC, GPU, DISK, RAID, HBA etc.).
• Experience in CPU sub-system for INTEL or ARM, experienced with PCH, interrupts, timer, SSD, NVRAM, boot flash, SPI etc.
• Experience in computer system management protocols, such as IPMI.
• Knowledge in transport network protocols and operations, such as Layer 2 & Layer 3 (IPv4, IPv6) & upper-layer protocols (TCP/UDP, SCTP, etc.), Synch, IPSec, and Firewall knowledge.
• Experience and knowledge of the industry-leading suppliers of network switches (DELL, NOKIA IXR, Juniper, Arista, Cisco).
• Experience of feature feasibility study and system analysis for Telecom system.
• Problem-solving techniques and skills with maintenance thinking.
• Knowledge of test tools, test automation, and methods.

It would be nice if you also have:

• Knowledge of lab configuration, ESD policy, testing environment development.
• eSW Development process.
• Requirement management process.
• Collaboration experience with vendor, partners.

About Us

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.

About the Team

In Mobile Networks, our ambition is to become the trusted partner of choice for Communications Service Providers (CSPs), as well as for non-CSP entities in sectors like utilities, transportation, public services, and defense. We strive to deliver unbeatable customer experiences in wireless connectivity.

Find out more:https://www.nokia.com/about-us/careers/our-opportunities/mobile-networks/

Job Info

• Job Category Applied R&D
• Posting Date 03/25/2025, 02:35 AM
• Locations Karakaari 13, Espoo, 02610, FI (Hybrid)
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Role Type Individual contributor
• Job Identification 17766