Nokia is looking for a Technical Specialist to join our team. This senior embedded Linux engineering role focuses on software architecture design, WiFi, xPON ONT system development, and L2/L3 forwarding software. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, customer-oriented features and maintaining effective cross-team collaboration.
What You'll Do
- Analyze customer specifications and requirements with product management and architecture.
- Design and implement software according to product and technical specifications.
- Develop embedded Linux software for network protocols, WiFi, layer 2/3 data forwarding, and GPON.
- Drive continuous software module refactoring, architecture evolution, and new feature addition.
- Analyze, debug, and fix customer issues, performing Root Cause Analysis and implementing preventive actions.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Telecom, or equivalent.
- 7 to 15 years of experience in network software development projects, primarily on WiFi.
- Experience with 802.11 specifications.
- Expertise in WiFi driver development, integration, and bug fixing.
- Knowledge of WiFi 6 and 7 with RRM.
- Good understanding of WiFi control and data paths on Qualcomm or similar WiFi SoCs.
- Strong knowledge of Wi-Fi security protocols, including WPA2, WPA3, and 802.1X/EAP.
- Experience with wireless debugging and validation tools (iw, iperf, QXDM/QCAT).
- Hands-on experience with the Linux networking stack (wpa_supplicant, hostapd, netlink).
Nice to Have
- Good knowledge of software design and development with embedded Linux, OPENWRT, and PurpleOS.
- Proficient in C/C++ and Script programming languages.
- Development experience in Network layer 2/3 data forwarding.
- Development experience in GPON, ONT, home gateway products, or WiFi extenders.
- Fluency in technical writing and communication skills.
Technical Stack
- C, C++, Scripting languages
- Linux kernel, Embedded Linux, OPENWRT, PurpleOS
- ARM/MIPS architecture
Nokia is an equal opportunity employer.
