Passive optical network (PON) SW engineer
Nokia
Applied R&D (AR) consists of target-oriented research either with the goal of solving a particular problem / answering a specific question or for multi-discipline design, development, and implementation of hardware, software, and systems including maintenance support. Supplies techno-economic consulting to clients. AR work is characterised by its detailed and complex nature in order to systematically combine existing knowledge and practices to further developing and incrementally improving products, operational processes, and customer-specific feature development.
Software (SWA) comprises the definition, specification, and allocation of requirements from different sources utilising knowledge of systems engineering processes (specification & architecture). Contains processing of use case and feature requirements into conceptual models, operational scenarios, technical requirements, and functional description. Covers specification, design, implementation, and unit testing of Software (e.g. device drivers, microcode, hardware-related software & firmware) according to the requirements and architecture defined in the systems engineering process. Covers establishment and maintenance of Software Configuration Management (SCM) practices into software development projects, continuously building and integrating infrastructure tools and systems.
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- Medical and life insurance plan for health and financial security
- Flexible working arrangements and additional flex benefits (based on eligibility) to support work–life balance
- 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)
- Meal allowance to support daily needs
- Company Car/Car allowance based on eligibility
- Mobility plan (Parking place, Bike allowance, Subscription to public transport)
- Transport allowance for convenient commuting
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to engage with Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs), as well as access to mentors, coaches, and Employee Growth Solutions
- A learning culture that promotes continuous personal and professional growth – for your role and beyond
R&D Engineers research, architect, design, develop, and test software for our products, services, systems and tools. They define, create, integrate, verify and modify SW/system components and utilize innovative solutions to meet customer requirements and specifications. They apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. The team you will be part of is an inter-cultural team with a mix of PON (passive optical network), system, embedded software and python experts. Telecom networks are a key element in Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation and technical expertise. Nokia fiber broadband solutions already delivered three generations of PON technology. From Gigabit GPON, network capacity was boosted by a factor of 10 with 25G PON (world premiere with Proximus), paving the way to 50G thanks to our in-house developed ASIC.
Are you passionate about solving problems and understanding system behavior?
As part of our team, you will:
- Design, develop and test embedded software which is at the heart of the product
- Write software for real-time controllers, embedded Linux and ASIC drivers
- Be part of a multi-disciplinary agile team of senior experts and supported by state-of-the-art development and test technologies, tools and processes
- Interface with various other teams (product management, software, hardware and ASIC/FPGA) to solve complex puzzles and develop the right products for our customers
You have:
- A master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Industrial science or equivalent experience
- Knowledge in software development (C/C++)
- Take pride in the quality of your code and architecture
- Interest in IP networks and Telecommunications networks in general
- Willingness to contribute with creative, out-of-the-box solutions, to problems arising in a dynamic environment, under high market pressure
It would be nice if you also had:
- Experience in software development (open source, Raspberry pi, Arduino, …)
- Basic knowledge on fiber technologies like GPON, XGSPON and U-NGPON
- Experience with Docker, Jenkins, qemu, simics, real-time operating systems
Lead & perform development activities of medium/high complexity features. Create design specs - basic/small scope/less complex. Support peers in completing tasks within own area(s) of expertise. Lead technical discussions with peers for resolving identified issues in own area(s) of expertise. Improves existing processes & solutions. Owns small/medium features.