As a Software Engineer, the role involves driving end-to-end technical decisions for Envoy open-source component delivery across Nokia products. It requires close collaboration with product teams and open-source communities to architect, design, and guide development efforts. The candidate will manage technical requirements, oversee controlled software/hardware releases, and ensure smooth product evolution through proper documentation and change management. Additionally, the role focuses on maintaining quality standards, supporting process improvements, and contributing to swift issue resolution through the SW Care process.
Responsibilities- Delivers SW / HW build-controlled productions releases (EG main and update releases, service packages, maintenance updates, and customer design engineering).
- Applies and maintains quality standards. Participates in process and tools evolutions and improvements.
- Applies the SW Care process (especially emergency case handling) contributing when needed to the fastest problem restoration.
- An Engineering graduate or equivalent degree with 3+ years of expertise in one or more programming/scripting environments. like C++, Python.
- Deep knowledge on databases - RedisDB or Valkey or MariaDB or Cassandra. Should be able to understand the open source code, contribute to the open source.
- Should have very good debugging knowledge at networking, operating system levels details container and node levels.
- Exposure in DevOps, development in a Jenkins-based environment
- Expertise in container management environments such as K8S. Experience with dockers, HELM charts
It would be nice if you also had:
- Desirable to have demonstrated open-source contributions/penchant for open-source contributions, awareness on licensing, security & compliance aspects.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal & written desired.
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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
- Engineering graduate or equivalent
- 3+ years expertise in C++, Python
- Deep knowledge on databases - RedisDB, Valkey, MariaDB, Cassandra
- Good debugging knowledge at networking and operating system levels
- Exposure in DevOps and Jenkins-based environment
- Expertise in container management environments such as K8S
- Experience with Docker and HELM charts
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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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