The Role
Design, develop, and optimize platform-level embedded software and reusable frameworks for telecom products (including 5G). Collaborate across systems teams, perform architecture and code reviews, support integrations with customers/partners, and mentor engineers while ensuring performance, scalability, and reliability on heterogeneous processors.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking an experienced Embedded Systems Platform Software Engineer to join our team at US20 - Nokia of America Corp. in the TAO BLSR Space Communication Solutions department. In this role, you will be responsible for creating robust and scalable software services for embedded devices, ensuring they meet demanding performance and interoperability standards. You will collaborate closely with various engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver production-quality software for complex embedded platforms.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain platform-level software for embedded telecommunications and networking products.
- Architect reusable software frameworks, middleware, and APIs to support multiple product lines.
- Optimize software for memory, CPU, latency, and overall system performance on heterogeneous processor architectures.
- Implement software solutions adhering to performance, scalability, security, and maintainability objectives.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering and other teams for seamless integration across subsystems.
- Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical planning to ensure software quality.
- Interface with customers and partners for integration support and feature development.
- Contribute to platform roadmaps and long-term technology strategies.
- Develop and maintain software for wireless communications and telecom infrastructure, including 5G NR technologies.
- Lead software design reviews, provide technical mentorship, and drive project execution with a focus on engineering excellence.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 10 years of professional software engineering experience, with 5 years in embedded systems development.
- Strong proficiency in C, C++, and experience with Rust, Python, or modern programming languages.
- Extensive knowledge of embedded Linux systems, operating system internals, and cross-compilation environments.
- Experience with ARM, x86, and DSP processors, and an understanding of multi-core architectures.
- Familiarity with 3GPP standards, wireless communication systems, and telecom-grade software development practices.
- Proficiency in TCP/IP, UDP, routing, mesh networking, and network performance optimization.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD platforms, build systems, static code analysis, and Linux development environments.
- Strong debugging skills across hardware, software, and multiple processor architectures.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor junior engineers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Master's degree (preferred)
- Minimum 10 years professional software engineering experience, with 5 years in embedded systems development
- Strong proficiency in C
- Strong proficiency in C++
- Experience with Rust
- Experience with Python
- Extensive knowledge of embedded Linux systems, OS internals, and cross-compilation environments
- Experience with ARM, x86, and DSP processors and multi-core architectures
- Familiarity with 3GPP standards and 5G NR wireless communication systems
- Proficiency in TCP/IP, UDP, routing, mesh networking, and network performance optimization
- Experience with Git, CI/CD platforms, build systems, and static code analysis
- Strong debugging skills across hardware, software, and multiple processor architectures
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, ability to mentor junior engineers
Nokia Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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What We Do
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