Software Engineer

In a world increasingly driven by AI, cloud services, and data-intensive applications, optical networks play a critical role in enabling global connectivity.

As part of Nokia's Optical Networks organization, strengthened by the acquisition of Infinera, you will join a leading R&D team developing next-generation networking technologies used by service providers, enterprises, and hyperscalers worldwide.
We are looking for passionate software engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, building scalable and high-performance systems, and continuously improving their engineering skills. Depending on your experience level, you will contribute to the design, development, optimization, and evolution of carrier-grade software solutions while collaborating with highly skilled engineers in a global environment.

This is an opportunity to learn from industry experts, take ownership of meaningful technical challenges, and contribute to technologies that operate at global scale.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance software components using Modern C++.
• Contribute to the design and evolution of software solutions for networking and systems applications.
• Develop robust, scalable, and maintainable software that meets demanding performance and reliability requirements.
• Work on multi-threaded and distributed systems challenges.
• Participate in code reviews, testing activities, and engineering best practices to ensure software quality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Systems Engineering, Product Management, and global R&D organizations.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve software issues across different layers of the system.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and adoption of modern development tools and methodologies.
• Share knowledge and collaborate with teammates in a culture of learning, innovation, and technical excellence.
• More experienced candidates will have opportunities to influence architecture, mentor colleagues, and drive technical initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience developing software using C++ (academic, internship, or professional experience will be considered).
• Good understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience or familiarity with Linux-based development environments.
• Knowledge of multi-threading, concurrency concepts, or distributed systems.
• Familiarity with STL and modern software development practices.