Senior Switch / Router C++ SW engineer
Nokia
In Nokia's Network Infrastructure division, we "make" the internet. Every aspect of hardware & software that provides worldwide internet access across the globe is part of our portefolio.
Here in Antwerp, our group is focusing on Fixed Broadband Access, more specifically Fiber-to-the-spot deployments : either homes, institutions, factories, datacenters,... We create the electronics & SW solution to provide a fiber connection anywhere.
Our SW R&D group works on the core of the system : the actual switch/router capabilities that route internet traffic, provide quality-of-service, support different networking protocols. We work on all layers, from very embedded code on our own processor-architecture, all the way up to linux application development.
Our dev & test engineers work with virtualization, on real hardware from a single "blade" to full deployments of an access network in our lab.
We are looking for talented dev engineers that like (embedded) C/C++ programming close to the hardware as well as all the way up to full SW application development.
We work on the P4 code running on our "Packet Processor Unit" (PPU), linux "drivers" controlling the switch, router & traffic manager HW & the application SW providing a management interface to the operator.
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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
In Nokia's Network Infrastructure division, we "make" the internet. Here in Antwerp, our group is focusing on Fixed Broadband Access, more specifically Fiber-to-anywhere deployments. Our SW R&D group works on the core of the system : the actual switch/router capabilities from very embedded code on our own processor-architecture, all the way up to linux application development. We want to expand our team with a number of experienced C++ developpers to grow our revenue. So join us to create smarter, faster, better networks for billions of people, factories & datacenters around the world.
- A team player who values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and working toward common goal
- Excellent communication skills and willingness to engage in technical discussions. Somebody that can go to a whiteboard & start discussing with passion about how the SW architecture or test-infrastructure should look like or how a network is supposed to work.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to take ownership of medium/high-complexity features.
- Nice : experience with AI-driven & agentic code development (eg. cursor, copilot,...)
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics, or equivalent practical experience.
- PhD in Computer Science, Telecommunications
In case you are a junior, please check also our junior-oriented job-opening
- Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality software for fiber access networks.
- Ensure top-quality deliverables through unit testing, code analysis, automated integration testing, code reviews, and peer programming.
- Troubleshoot and validate solutions in lab and virtualized environments.
- Continuously improve processes, solutions, and your own skills.
- Contribute across the full development lifecycle in an agile team setting (Scrum).
- Collaborate with your team to define priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver innovative features to market faster than the competition.
Our tech stack & practices include:
- Languages & Frameworks: P4, C, C++, Python, Robot Framework
- Version Control & CI/CD: Git, Mercurial and Jenkins
- Ways of Working: Agile, Scrum, Jira, Confluence