Embedded Software Developer-Engineer
Nokia
Software Engineering
United States
Posted on Feb 18, 2026
As an Embedded Software Developer, you will be responsible for creating and maintaining firmware and embedded software for our cutting-edge hardware systems. You'll work closely with various teams, including hardware, RF, and DSP engineers, to ensure seamless integration and high-performance operation. Your expertise will be crucial in developing firmware for ARM processors, DSPs, and wireless subsystems, ensuring deterministic and real-time execution.
US20 - Nokia of America Corp. is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Developer to join the TAO BLSR Space Communication Solutions team. The role involves designing and developing low-level firmware for advanced hardware systems, with a focus on real-time and performance-critical tasks.
US20 - Nokia of America Corp. is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Developer to join the TAO BLSR Space Communication Solutions team. The role involves designing and developing low-level firmware for advanced hardware systems, with a focus on real-time and performance-critical tasks.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in embedded firmware/software development, with a strong background in C/C++.
- Proficiency in developing firmware for ARM processors, DSPs, and FPGA-based systems is essential.
- Experience in integrating WiFi and 5G/LTE modules, and working on VPX and VNX hardware platforms.
- Solid understanding of deterministic scheduling, real-time execution, and memory management in embedded systems.
- Familiarity with low-level hardware interfaces, interrupts, and real-time tasks is required.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, WiFi, and LTE/5G data paths.
- Experience in board bring-up, system integration, and low-level debugging is preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment, collaborating with diverse engineering disciplines.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a structured and disciplined approach to firmware development.
- Develop firmware and low-level embedded software using C/C++.
- Integrate and control WiFi and 5G/LTE modules for seamless wireless communication.
- Implement real-time tasks, scheduling, and event handling for deterministic performance.
- Interface with hardware peripherals and high-speed interfaces for efficient data transfer.
- Collaborate with FPGA and DSP teams to optimize control, acceleration, and data processing.
- Perform board bring-up, system integration, and low-level validation on VPX, VNX, and other platforms.
- Debug hardware-software interactions using advanced tools like JTAG and logic analyzers.
- Optimize system performance, considering CPU, DSP, FPGA, memory, latency, and power consumption.
- Support secure firmware update mechanisms, including OTA updates, for reliable system maintenance.
- Maintain detailed technical documentation and actively participate in code reviews.