As an Early Career Firmware Engineer, you’ll be part of an agile Scrum team developing software that controls and monitors next‑generation optical network equipment. You’ll be writing firmware that runs on highly embedded CPUs within custom Nokia ASICs, directly enabling industry‑leading optical hardware.
Responsibilities- Working as part of a scrum team to develop and test firmware features.
- Collaborate on feature definition, coding, and testing.
- Mentor interns and co-ops.
- Bachelor's in Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- Experienced with C and C+,+ and Python.
- One or more areas of experience: Digital signal processing knowledge, Control Theory, Optical networks, Optical components, embedded cpu.
- Agile development, including defining feature acceptance criteria, feature and unit testing.
- Previous intern or co-op experience is an asset.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or equivalent
- Experience with C
- Experience with C++
- Experience with Python
- Experience in at least one relevant area: digital signal processing, control theory, optical networks, optical components, or embedded CPUs
- Agile development experience, including feature acceptance criteria, feature testing, and unit testing
- Previous internship or co-op experience
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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