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Senior Technical Specialist

Nokia

Nokia

IT
India
Posted on Nov 28, 2025
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The Applied R&D Engineer conducts target-oriented research to directly apply findings to the specification, design, further development, and incremental improvement of products, services, systems, tools, processes, etc. Integrates, verifies, tests, and modifies SW / HW / system components and capitalises on innovative solutions to meet particular requirements and specifications.

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

A robust digital backbone is the unsung hero of modern life, underpinning everything from daily interactions to cloud computing and critical infrastructure. The Network Infrastructure team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in networking, tackling the toughest challenges and delivering innovative solutions.

We deliver trusted, purpose-built IP, optical, fixed, and data center solutions that power the internet, drive the global economy, and support the mission-critical industries that keep the world running.


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.
Some of our benefits:
  • Flexible and hybrid working schemes
  • A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
  • Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
  • Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
  • Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
  • Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
  • Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
  • A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

The Applied R&D Engineer conducts target-oriented research to directly apply findings to the specification, design, further development, and incremental improvement of products, services, systems, tools, processes, etc. Integrates, verifies, tests, and modifies SW / HW / system components and capitalises on innovative solutions to meet particular requirements and specifications.

You have:

  • Graduate or Postgraduate in the Engineering stream with 3+ years of Excellent programming skills in C/C++.Experience in Linux/RTOS Internals (VxWorks is preferred)

  • Experience with Software Upgrades, Database Migration

  • Experience in Broadcom/Marvell SDK programming will be a major plus.

  • Development with Real-time OS, Embedded Linux

  • Multi threaded environment development experience

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Experience in the development of Highly Available systems

  • Data structures, Algorithms

  • Good with Quality processes

  • Mentor and motivate a team of highly skilled professionals

  • Experience in Layer 2 Switching, Layer 2 protocols (VLAN, xSTP, LACP, ERPS, DOT1x, LLDP, etc,) and Layer 3 Forwarding / Routing (OSPFv2/v3, BGP, ISIS, PIM, IGMP) , MPLS/LDP/RSVP/L2VPN.

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  • Apply expertise in IP-based networks and Layer 2/Layer 2+ Access protocols to validate software for the Lightspan family , ensuring it meets required standards.

  • Expertise in tools needed for developing automated test cases
  • Leverage customer feedback to continually refine and enhance product features, ensuring robustness in live deployments.
  • Collaborate closely with R&D, product management, and customer support to ensure a seamless development process and timely feature delivery.
  • Deepen expertise in a subset of L2 & L2+ Access protocols, including but not limited to Ethernet, Layer 2 Forwarding VLAN, QoS, Multicast, DHCP, PPPoE, 802.1x, Radius, CFM, ERPS, xSTP, LLDP, LACP, ANCP, etc., and stay updated with emerging network technologies.
  • Mentor and guide junior team members, gaining leadership experience and overseeing projects with limited risks.
  • Enhance troubleshooting skills by diagnosing and resolving complex hardware and software issues across customer environments.
  • Continue to innovate and enhance the product’s software architecture and development processes, learning new tools and methods to improve efficiency

  • Architecture and design experience . Abstraction Layer design and development


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