Sr. Principal Software Engineer

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3 Locations
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Senior level
Software
The Role
Lead development of a massively distributed edge compute platform. Design fault-tolerant systems, external APIs, high-throughput traffic routing, and Kubernetes-based resource management. Establish architecture standards, reliability metrics, security practices, and technical governance. Collaborate with AI/ML, hardware, networking, and security teams; communicate risks to executives; manage customer requirements; review code; and mentor engineers on distributed systems best practices.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are looking for an experienced software engineer to lead the development of our distributed edge compute platform. This role demands a deep understanding of hyperscalers like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and the ability to design and operate large-scale systems. The successful candidate will contribute to the platform's architecture, ensuring fault tolerance, consistency, and efficient traffic routing.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement a massively distributed edge compute platform, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
  • Develop external-facing APIs, considering design, versioning, and interactions with customers and partners.
  • Optimize high-throughput L7 traffic routing for efficient data processing.
  • Utilize Kubernetes internals for resource management and container deployment.
  • Collaborate with a team of engineers to build and operate the platform, sharing knowledge and best practices.
  • Translate distributed systems complexity into clear architectural tradeoffs
  • Communicate infrastructure risks and mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders
  • Manage technical requirements from customers’ needs.
  • Collaborate effectively with AI/ML systems engineers, Hardware architects, Network engineering teams, Security and compliance teams
  • Present scalability models and reliability metrics in measurable, defensible terms
  • Mentor engineering teams on distributed systems best practices
  • Anticipate internal and external business challenges and / or regulatory issues and drive process, product or service improvements that create competitive advantage.
  • Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in distributed systems and edge computing.
  • Establish design reviews and architectural governance standards
  • Ensure the platform's security and data privacy, adhering to industry standards and regulations.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality.
Qualifications
  • Extensive experience (5+ years) with hyperscaler technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and managed services.
  • Have worked at or intimately with AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar-scale platforms - built internal cloud, compute, or infrastructure services

  • Proven track record in designing and operating large-scale distributed systems.
  • Strong fundamentals in distributed systems, including consistency models and fault tolerance.
  • Proficiency in API design and development, with an understanding of versioning and SDK foundations.
  • Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies for resource management.
  • Solid understanding of high-throughput traffic routing and network protocols.
  • Ability to work independently and manage complex technical tasks.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to share knowledge.
  • Familiarity with security best practices and data privacy regulations.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. PhD preferred.
About Us
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia. 

About the Team
Some of our benefits in US:
  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.


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Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of experience with hyperscaler technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and managed services
  • Experience working at or closely with AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar-scale platforms, building internal cloud, compute, or infrastructure services
  • Proven experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, including consistency models and fault tolerance
  • Proficiency in API design and development, including versioning and SDK foundations
  • Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies for resource management
  • Understanding of high-throughput traffic routing and network protocols
  • Ability to work independently and manage complex technical tasks
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with willingness to share knowledge
  • Familiarity with security best practices and data privacy regulations
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • PhD

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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