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Nokia is hiring a Technical Specialist

About the Role

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.

Required Skills
CC++Scripting languagesLinux kernelEmbedded LinuxOPENWRTPurpleOSARM/MIPS architectureNetwork SW developmentWifi802.11 specificationsWifi driver developmentWifi 6Wifi 7RRM
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Job Details
Department Software Development
Category embedded
Posted 14 days ago