The Applied R&D Engineer conducts target-oriented research to directly apply findings to the specification, design, further development, and incremental improvement of products, services, systems, tools, processes, etc. Integrates, verifies, tests, and modifies SW / HW / system components and capitalises on innovative solutions to meet particular requirements and specifications.
Responsibilities- Understand the customer requirement, design the functional architecture, develop & feature testing of the code. trouble shoot the issue and provide the fix, Code review, quality adherence.
- Develop and Delivery of Code for feature.
- Completion of Design and Code on time with desired quality.
- Coverage of feature needs to extensive
- FR Fixing
- Zero defect escape on feature / module.
- Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and quality of existing systems.
You have:
- 5–8 years of experience in embedded Linux and software development for telecom and handheld devices, preferably in the broadband or networking products sector.
- Exposure & Experience in prpl / openwrt system
- Experience and exposure to L3 - L7 protocols like TCP, DHCP, NTP, etc.
- Hands on in AI based coding / review is added advantage.
It would be nice if you also had:
- Deep Knowledge in new protocols and technologies, including ARM/MIPS architecture, embedded Linux development, and advanced debugging tools.
- Experience in designing and documenting feature architectures and specifications, contributing to the development of robust solutions.
Skills Required
- 5-8 years of experience in embedded Linux and software development for telecom and handheld devices
- Exposure and experience with prpl and OpenWrt systems
- Experience with L3-L7 protocols such as TCP, DHCP, NTP
- Hands-on AI-based coding and code review
- Deep knowledge of ARM/MIPS architectures and embedded Linux debugging tools
- Experience designing and documenting feature architectures and specifications
Nokia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nokia and has not been reviewed or approved by Nokia.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include a global employee share purchase plan with company matching and multi‑year share awards. These mechanisms broaden participation and tie rewards to long‑term outcomes.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes major medical plans with supplementary options such as vision, legal services, and care navigation. The range of offerings indicates comprehensive support for medical needs.
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
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