At NI IP Routing SW, we believe in fostering a flat and non-hierarchical work environment. We are obsessed about delivering high-quality products and ensure the utmost level of excellence in everything we do. You will be integral to a close-knit team to engineer best-in-class products for the most critical networks – data centers for web/hyper-scalers, telcos and enterprises (including AI fabrics), and communication service provider networks.

These routers are at the heart of Nokia's IP product offerings, from data centers (including AI fabrics) to providing solid, resilient low latency and dependable IP backhaul for service providers and mission critical networks. There are more customers we want to win, more networks to penetrate, more technologies to enable and more applications to support. You will play a critical role in designing and implementing high-performance data path solutions on both custom and merchant silicon. You will be responsible for writing efficient and modular code that is well-tested and robust, ensuring that it meets the high standards required for the most critical networks. Design and implementation: DPDK and performance optimization: You'll be working with DPDK and similar technologies to maximize performance for high-throughput systems.

Expand your knowledge in working with virtualized Linux environments such as KVM and Dockers.

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management and software testers, to deliver customer-driven solutions.

Focus on writing modular, maintainable code that is well unit-tested, improving your coding skills and best practices.

Key Skills And Experience

Bachelor's degree with 3-10 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.

Contributions to SONiC or other open-source networking projects (desirable).

Experience working in virtualized Linux environments (e.g., KVM, Docker, etc.).

Passion for networking technologies and high-performance systems.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Learn more about life at Nokia .

Our 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.

Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Flexible and hybrid working schemes

A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)

Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security

Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development

A learning environment which promotes personal growth and career development - for your role and beyond

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