You will be responsible to define and shape your research agenda under the guidance of some of the top experts in the industry, develop innovations with other members of the Wi-Fi CoE, draft contributions and present these ideas in IEEE 802.11 and Wi-Fi Alliance.
You can also contribute to the development of our industry leading system and link simulation platforms.
You use your experience in academia and/or adjacent standardization organizations like 3GPP to transfer and adapt promising ideas to IEEE 802.11 and Wi-Fi Alliance.
Your Responsibilities:
- Become a key contributor to Nokia’s IEEE 802.11 and/or Wi-Fi Alliance delegation,
- Develop novel concepts for the Wi-Fi 9 era. Evaluate and promote your concepts in IEEE 802.11 and Wi-Fi Alliance
- Collaborate with other companies in IEEE 802.11 and Wi-Fi Alliance to make the next generation Wi-Fi standard a success.
Your skills and experience:
- PhD in EE, CS, Physics, or similar or MS degree and 5+ years of experience as Wi-Fi standardization delegate, development of Wi-Fi link and/or system simulators or extensive standardization experience (IEEE 802.11, Wi-Fi Alliance or 3GPP)
- You have a strong working knowledge of Wi-Fi up to 802.11bn.
- Proven track record of innovations and contributions to wireless standards
- Deep knowledge of how to apply AI/ML in PHY and MAC layer
- Experience in the use of link and simulation tools
- You are enthusiastic about Wi-Fi technology and you are open minded and curious
- Excellent communications skills and track record of working with product lines
- Good understanding of agentic workflows
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.
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- 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
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
Skills Required
- PhD in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or a similar field
- Alternatively, an MS degree plus 5 or more years of experience as a Wi-Fi standardization delegate, Wi-Fi simulator developer, or in extensive standardization work
- Strong working knowledge of Wi-Fi through IEEE 802.11bn
- Proven track record of innovations and contributions to wireless standards
- Deep knowledge of applying AI and machine learning to PHY and MAC layers
- Experience using link and system simulation tools
- Excellent communication skills and experience working with product lines
- Good understanding of agentic workflows
- Experience in academia or adjacent standardization organizations such as 3GPP
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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