6G Telecom Engineer
Nokia
France
Posted on Nov 14, 2025
At Nokia, we're not just building networks; we're building the future. Our 5G/6G base stations are at the heart of this technological revolution, and we're seeking a talented and forward-thinking Telecom Engineer to contribute to our dynamic team. If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of wireless communication and thrive in an environment that values innovation and technical excellence, this role is for you.
Our Business Group is a leader in wireless mobility networks and associated services. With more than 3.500 patent families essential for 5G we have a strong 5G portfolio and are a front runner in open and virtualized radio access networks (O-RAN and vRAN).
This is an opportunity to transform groundbreaking ideas into robust, next-generation communication solutions that connect the world.
About Nokia
Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together.
We are a B2B technology innovation leader, pioneering networks that sense, think and act™, putting the world’s people, machines and devices in sync to create a more sustainable, productive and accessible future.
About the Business Group
Join Mobile Networks (MN) and help us 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. Your work will contribute to delivering unbeatable customer experiences in wireless connectivity.
In MN RAN R&D Unit we focus on the research and development of Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies for mobile networks. This includes developing and improving technologies like 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G and 6G, as well as future wireless standards. With global experts and diverse career paths, you’ll grow your skills, lead breakthrough projects, and shape the future of wireless technology.
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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.
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Are you ready to shape the future of global connectivity? Join our innovative team as a Telecom Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge 5G/6G technologies. You'll play a pivotal role in researching, designing, and optimizing critical software components for Nokia's advanced base stations, with a specific focus on the high-performance Packet Scheduler layer (L2).
- Engineering degree in telecommunications or software development, with strong interest in new technologies and creativity.
- Experience in embedded systems, C++, object-oriented programming, and modern C++ standards; familiar with Agile methodologies, wireless technologies (4G/5G), as well as Python scripts.
- Working knowledge of Git/Gerrit configuration control tooling.
- Familiar with continuous integration mechanisms (Jenkins, Zuul, etc).
- Responsible for delivering accurate, high-quality work and meeting operational targets.
- Works effectively as an individual contributor within the team, handling standard tasks and seeking guidance when needed.
- Communicates clearly with internal and external stakeholders and can influence team practices when relevant.
- Fluent in both French and English.
It would be great if you also had:
- Experience with tools like GitHub Copilot or ChapGPT/prompting.
- Contribute to the development of software functionalities in the base station product
- Contribute to debugging and fixing product defects detected by testing teams and customers
- Continuously search for efficiency improvements
- Provide support to integration camps, interoperability camps and other customer deployments
- Involved in the complete development cycle (specifications, code reviews, testing)
- Contribute to product quality improvements via code reviews, static analysis tool debugging, code refactoring, etc.
- Contribute to implementing functionalities in the different programs required in the Design cycle (test launching infrastructure, System Component tests and framework)
- Be responsible for performance impacts and continuous integration stability of one’s code.