Technical Expert, SoCs
Nokia
IT
Finland
Posted on Nov 28, 2025
We are now looking for Technical Expert, SoCs to our our Strategic Sourcing team in Oulu, Finland. In this pivotal role, you will be at the forefront of identifying, qualifying, and managing the critical semiconductor and standard components that power Nokia's next-generation radio and baseband products. You will join a supportive team where we foster open communication and encourage a proactive attitude. This is an opportunity to drive innovation, influence product roadmaps, and collaborate with leading suppliers and R&D teams globally.
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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.
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Some of our benefits in Finland:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
- Edenred benefit voucher - 400€ per year
- Annual bonus - based on individual and company performance
- Health and well-being support - occupational health services, well-being programs, employee resource groups, reimbursement for spectacle lenses, life insurance and gyms at every site
- Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Share in Success – voluntary employee share purchase plan
- Employee Referral program – reward yourself and support Nokia by referring a friend to apply to Nokia
- Career growth & learning - technical career path, job rotation, coaching and digital learning platforms
- Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade
Are you a visionary technical expert passionate about shaping the future of mobile networks? Do you thrive at the intersection of cutting-edge technology, strategic sourcing, and collaborative innovation? Nokia Mobile Networks is seeking a Technical Expert, SoCs to join our Strategic Sourcing team.
Must-have:
- Extensive experience (7+ years preferred) in supplier engagement and collaboration with R&D teams on complex product development, particularly in the semiconductor domain.
- Deep understanding of System on Chip (SoC) / ASIC architecture and development principles.
- Proven ability to manage component lifecycles, including qualification processes and technical quality resolution.
- Experience with highly collaborative chip engagements (e.g., ASIC, ASSP, or CSSP).
- A relevant graduate or postgraduate degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with high-speed SoC interconnects (e.g., SERDES, Ethernet, PCIe, UCIe).
- Knowledge of various processor architectures (e.g., ARM Cortex-M, Cortex-A, Neoverse).
- Understanding of 3rd party SoC IP/Silicon IP licensing models and markets.
- Experience with advanced semiconductor packaging (e.g., MCM, 2.5D, 3D).
- Background in semiconductor manufacturing processes, quality, and qualification.
- Effective presentation and technical writing skills.
Don’t worry about ticking every single one of the boxes – if you can picture yourself in this position, it is a good enough reason to apply. We are here to support you all the way.
If we've caught your interest, please apply as soon as possible, as we will fill the position once a suitable candidate is identified.
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- Lead Component Lifecycle Management: Own component categories from initial identification for R&D programs through qualification, ongoing management, and end-of-life, ensuring technical excellence and strategic alignment.
- Drive Technology Strategy: Leverage your expertise to assess supplier roadmaps, integrate cutting-edge semiconductor technologies, and define annual category strategies that directly influence Nokia's product development.
- Foster Key Partnerships: Act as the primary technical liaison with global suppliers and collaborate closely with Nokia's System on Chip (SoC) team and R&D, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality solutions.
- Optimize Sourcing & Quality: Accountable for technical sourcing aspects, including component selection, qualification approval, and resolving technical quality issues.
- Advance Semiconductor Reliability: Contribute to long-term initiatives focused on enhancing the reliability, availability, and serviceability of semiconductors across Nokia products.