Job Description

Job Category: Applied R&D
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Looking for an opportunity to be part of a winning team pushing the boundaries on networking in the data center environment?
Nokia IP is redefining DC networking with a solution built for general-purpose and AI workloads. Our high-performance fabrics, automated operations and seamless interconnectivity enable AI-driven enterprises to operate with unmatched reliability, scalability and efficiency from edge to cloud. DCN2025
Responsibilities:

• Design and implementation: You will gain deep expertise in designing and implementing datapath solutions on both custom and merchant silicon.
• Advanced packet forwarding: Develop your skills in IP, MPLS, Segment Routing, VXLANs, and QoS technologies such as Policers, Schedulers, and ACLs.
• DPDK and performance optimization: You'll be working with DPDK and similar technologies to maximize performance for high-throughput systems.
• Virtualized environments: Expand your knowledge in working with virtualized Linux environments such as KVM and Docker.
• Team collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and software testers, to deliver customer-driven solutions.
• Robust and modular code: Focus on writing modular, maintainable code that is well unit-tested, improving your coding skills and best practices.

Qualifications:
You have:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 -10 years of Experience.
• Proven experience in packet forwarding technologies (IP, MPLS, Segment Routing, VXLANs).
• Experience with QoS technologies (Policers, Schedulers, ACLs) and TCAM management.
• Hands-on experience with DPDK for high-performance packet processing.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming, with a focus on networking solutions.
• Methodical problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience working in virtualized Linux environments (e.g., KVM, Docker, etc.).
• Passion for networking technologies and high-performance systems.

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: The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. 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.