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Junior Software Development Engineer

Nokia.com

Office

Germany

Full Time

The optical networking group develops systems for high-speed optical transmission over fibers. These systems are leading in the market providing customers with highest end optical interfaces (currently400G), total system capacity (currently 10Tbit), system density and energy consumption. These embedded systemsare designed as multi-processor cluster equipped with latest state of art multi-core CPUs, embedded SoC, and other infrastructure.
The SW development department delivers the full range of SW components which are required to operate these systems. Components thus cover all layers from OS kernel drivers, or specialized ASIC or FPGA drivers, communication and application SW, up to graphical interfaces for operating the system.
 

Development tasks are highly demanding in technical and soft skills and are developed in a culture of autonomy and individual responsibility as part of a international development team. In detail they consist of:

  • design and implement software for Nokia’s intelligent optical networking application GMPLS
  • develop software components for our current and next generation , focus on routing
  • support customer facing teams with technical expertise and problem analysis

As applicant you should be in possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in a relevant engineering or scientific discipline, preferably in computer science and informatic and you should bring as main skills: 

  • Advanced contemporary C++ skills, at least up to the C++20 standard
  • Good knowledge of object-oriented software designs, software patterns and DevOps tooling
  • Good knowledge in Linux OS environments and Linux programming and scripting
  • Deep understanding of Linux Networking  principles and programming of Linux networking
  • Experience in source code version management, collaboration and tracking, e.g. Git, Gerrit, Jira
  • Experience in continuous integration tools, e.g. Jenkins
  • Ability to work both independently and within the team
  • High motivation and flexibility
  • Fluent in written and spoken English

It would be nice if you also had: 

  • Networking knowledge (IP, OSI layers, VPN, ideally optical transport)
  • Experience and skills in Microsoft Office apps and tools including OneNote, Sharepoint

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.

Junior Software Development Engineer

Office

Germany

Full Time

October 7, 2025

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