Firmware Systems Architect-Pluggable Optical Coherent Transceivers

Job Description
As a Firmware Systems Architect for Pluggable Optical Coherent Transceivers at Nokia, you will play a pivotal role in designing high-capacity coherent pluggable optical interfaces, integrating your expertise within our Optical Networks Group. You will collaborate closely with firmware, hardware engineering teams, and product line managers to architect and implement innovative firmware platforms for modules like QSFP and OSFP. Your input will shape product requirements based on customer use cases and interface standards, fostering a strong cross-functional environment that thrives on agile methodologies. You'll work with a passionate team of professionals committed to pushing technological boundaries while enjoying a dynamic work culture that emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning in an international setting. Join us to lead the charge in advancing optical communication technologies

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
Guide the design and architecture of high-capacity coherent optical interfaces in OSFP and QSFP form factors.

• Collaborate with firmware, hardware engineering teams, and product line management to define and implement firmware platforms for pluggable modules.
• Analyze customer use cases to clarify system and product features, ensuring alignment with host equipment and standards like CMIS.
• Drive technical leadership in firmware architecture and document clear specifications for product requirements.
• Guide agile firmware teams with your expertise, facilitating the implementation of pluggable modules.
• Utilize your experience to troubleshoot and solve issues efficiently within embedded SW/FW contexts.
• Support cross-functional collaboration, leveraging strong communication and analytical skills to foster international teamwork.
• Mentor team members and promote best practices in firmware development and coherent module applications.

Key Skills And Experience
You have:

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in embedded SW/FW development
• Strong knowledge of pluggable modules like QSFP, OSFP, CFP
• Proficient understanding of host-module interfaces and standards like CMIS
• Excellent programming, analytical, and troubleshooting skills

It would be nice if you also had:

• Telecom background with a focus on optical communications
• Experience working in agile firmware teams
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to lead cross-functional, multicultural project teams

About Us
Come create the technology that helps the world act together
Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer
Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer
Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's 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.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.