We are looking for a Principal Technical Specialist RD to lead architecture and innovation in fiber-based fixed access networks products/solutions. This role will drive end-to-end design of OLT software solutions, influencing product strategy, technology direction, and large-scale deployments through deep expertise and technical leadership.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

NIFN2026
Own and drive architecture development of OLT software platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
Work on Fiber Transport technologies with focus on GPON/XGPON systems.
Design, develop and implement Layer 2 networking solutions (forwarding, multicast, QoS).
Collaborate with Product Management to translate customer feedback into product features.
Drive end-to-end troubleshooting and resolution of complex telecom software issues.
Provide technical leadership across teams, guiding design decisions and solving complex system-level challenges.
Contribute to an agile and fast-paced development setting, fostering innovation.

Qualifications

You Have:




Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Engineering
15+ years experience as lead SW developer/Tester in Telecom Access or Core network products
Strong knowledge/domain experience in Datacom, L2 forwarding, QoS, VLAN, L2 Protocols and etc.
Valuable programming expertise C, C++ , Python, Go and etc,.
Valuable Test Automation Expertise Robo, Python and etc,.
Very good knowledge on network processors, packet processing, traffic engineering and etc,.
Very valuable knowledge on network element management, data models, etc,.
Demonstrated experience in technical leadership / team mentoring.
Proven track record in technical architecture, complex problem-solving, and large-scale solution delivery.

It would be nice if you also had:
Experience in network software testing lifecycle and automation.
Good knowledge understanding on GPON Transport is added advantage (but not a must)

📌 Principal Technical Specialist Chennai (India)
🏢 Nokia Solutions and Networks India (P)Ltd
📍 India