New

SW Development Engineer

NOKIA
$105,342 -$150,488 USD * Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
United States, Massachusetts, Westford
1 Robbins Road (Show on map)
Jun 03, 2026
Nokia's Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise. Network Infrastructure, includes IP Routing, Optical Networks and Fixed Networks, as well as Alcatel Submarine Networks business, currently reported under "Group Common." This business group will respond to the ever-increasing demand for higher capacity, greater reliability, faster speeds and lower costs. The Network Infrastructure - IP Division group is looking for a Senior SW Engineer. This position will be in Westford, MA. USA Responsible for developing open-source software SONiC NOS on the next-gen routing/switching products for application in Compute DC and AI fabric Develop platform and SW support for new Nokia switching portfolio based on Broadcom and Marvell chipset Be a part of the team that will work closely with key customers and productize Nokia platforms in customer networks Work closely with Test team peers to ensure quality of Nokia product Work closely with Product Line Managers to make sure all customer requirements are met Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Candidates with a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields are preferred. Master's degree is a plus. Basic to intermediate knowledge of software design for distributed systems in embedded networking or telecommunications environments. Exposure to Layer 2 / Layer 3 networking concepts, networking control plane, or data plane software development. Experience with software development on Linux OS. Familiarity with Linux kernel concepts and device driver development, including I2C protocols and related devices/drivers. Good programming skills in C, C++, Python, and Bash scripting. Understanding of operating system fundamentals such as memory management, IPC, scheduling, interrupt handling, and event-driven programming. Basic debugging and troubleshooting skills. Hands-on experience with Linux-based software development and understanding of OS concepts. Familiarity with networking fundamentals, IP networking concepts, routing protocols, and network architecture. Exposure to virtualization and container technologies such as Docker and Linux namespaces. Good communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. 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. Learn more about life at Nokia. Our recruitment process We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. 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.