Senior Software Development Engineer
Nokia
Software Engineering
United States
Posted on Nov 20, 2025
We invite you to explore an exciting opportunity to join Nokia's innovative team as an experienced C/C++ Developer for our cutting-edge Nokia 1830 product line. This role is perfect for a highly proficient C/C++ expert with a proven track record in developing application software that seamlessly interfaces with custom hardware and other critical applications. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with both software and hardware teams to achieve seamless integration and control of specialized components, we encourage you to apply and contribute to shaping the future of connectivity with Nokia.
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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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An experienced development position specializing in C/C++ for the Nokia 1830 product line is currently available. The ideal candidate must possess a high level of proficiency in C/C++ and have substantial experience in developing application software that interfaces with custom hardware and other applications. This role requires close collaboration with both software developers and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration and control of specialized components.
You have
- A degree in Computer Science(CS), Computer Engineering(ECE), Electrical Engineering (EE), or similar field of study 7+ years of relevant work experience.
- Design and develop automated tests in a Python automation framework
- Design and develop application software in C++ for the 1830 Optical Transport product. Proficient in programming in C, C++
- Working experience on embedded system development platforms such as Linux
- Experience in developing Python scripts and test utilities
- Experience working in a Linux software development environment as well as experience with Agile practices.
- Familiarity with git and Gerrit. Experience in developing applications for controlling optical components, such as WSS and optical amplifiers.
- Experience in developing drivers and applications to control HW components
- Design and develop application software in C++ for the 1830 Optical Transport product
- Design and develop automated tests in a Python automation framework
- Contribute to architecture/design discussions
- Participate in SW feature integration and validation
- Participate in code reviews
- Investigate and resolve issues found in development, validation testing and customer sites