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Experienced Embedded Sw Engineer

Nokia

Nokia

Italy
Posted on Aug 26, 2025

Experienced Embedded Sw Engineer

Italy (Hybrid)

The embedded SW Engineer in our team focuses on the design, development, and continuous improvement of high-quality software solutions for 5G microwave backhauling, integrating advanced technologies such as O-RAN and vRAN. As part of Nokia’s Microwave Business Unit, we work across multiple disciplines to transform system-level requirements into functional software components—ranging from high-level management layers to low-level firmware—while adhering to rigorous systems engineering and software configuration management practices. Our collaborative and skilled R&D team plays a critical role in shaping innovative, reliable, and future-ready network solutions within Nokia’s broader Mobile Networks Business Group.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

As part of our SW Team, you will:

  • You will participate in planning and contribute to the design and specification of our next-generation network equipment, integrating various SW/FW components from management interfaces (NETCONF, SNMP, etc.) to the board support package (BSP, including HW device drivers).
  • You will contribute to the implementation of our SW solution on this device, working as a SW development engineer within a team.
  • You will be translating customer requirements into SW requirements and use cases that brings our product on the market.
  • You will also be supporting integration test activities with the objective to improve overall sw quality.
  • You will be part of a scrum cross functional team following Agile methodology.
  • You will learn about Ethernet/IP protocols and Nokia equipment portfolio.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

You have:

  • A MsD, or equivalent, in SW Engineering.
  • Typically 3-5 years directly related experience.
  • Fluency in C/C++ implementation (embedded) on Linux, with particular focus to Secure Coding guidelines.
  • Embedded SW development skills: uP architectures, performances (multi-core processing, interfaces), resources constraints, low level platform SW integration.
  • Skills on modelling SW to integrate existing SW modules and third parties components.

Expected technical competencies:

  • Telecom exposure.
  • Knowledge of Ethernet and IP and secured protocols.
  • Practice on iterative and incremental process.
  • Configuration management (GIT) and tracking tool system (JIRA).
  • In general, a good experience on tools and methodologies used to design, version, review, unit test, and troubleshoot the SW.
  • Nice to have some knowledge on continuous integration tools (Jenkins).
  • Nice to have some knowledge on ethernet switches HW devices.

Others:

  • Teamwork & Organization: A highly organized and detail-oriented individual who thrives in collaborative team environments, contributing effectively to shared goals.
  • Adaptability & Accountability: Possesses adaptability to changing priorities and takes ownership and accountability for assigned tasks.
  • Languages: Strong English communication skills are essential for collaboration within our global team. Some short-term travel may be required.

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.

About the Team

In Mobile Networks, our ambition is to become the trusted partner of choice for Communications Service Providers (CSPs), as well as for non-CSP entities in sectors like utilities, transportation, public services, and defense. We strive to deliver unbeatable customer experiences in wireless connectivity.

Job Info

  • Job Category Applied R&D
  • Posting Date 08/25/2025, 07:48 PM
  • Locations Via Energy Park, 14, 32, 34, Vimercate, 20871, IT (Hybrid)
  • Degree Level Master’s degree
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Role Type Individual contributor
  • Job Identification 22266