Nokia

Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Nokia
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Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a massively distributed edge compute platform with high availability and fault tolerance.
  • Develop and maintain external-facing APIs, including API design, versioning, customer interactions, and partner integrations.
  • Optimize high-throughput L7 traffic routing and use Kubernetes internals for resource management and container deployment.
  • Collaborate with engineering, AI/ML, hardware, networking, security, and compliance teams to operate the platform.
  • Translate distributed-systems complexity into architectural tradeoffs and communicate infrastructure risks and mitigations to executive stakeholders.
  • Present scalability models and reliability metrics in measurable, defensible terms.
  • Mentor engineering teams on distributed-systems best practices and conduct code reviews.
  • Establish design reviews and architectural governance standards.
  • Ensure platform security and data privacy while adhering to industry standards and regulations.
  • Anticipate business and regulatory challenges and drive process, product, or service improvements.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience with hyperscaler technologies such as AWS, Azure, or GCP and managed services.
  • Experience working at or closely with AWS, Azure, GCP, or similarly scaled platforms, including building internal cloud, compute, or infrastructure services.
  • Proven experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems.
  • Strong understanding of distributed-systems concepts including consistency models and fault tolerance.
  • Proficiency in API design and development, including versioning and SDK foundations.
  • Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies for resource management.
  • Strong understanding of high-throughput traffic routing and network protocols.
  • Ability to work independently and manage complex technical tasks.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a willingness to share knowledge.
  • Familiarity with security best practices and data privacy regulations.
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required.
  • PhD preferred.
Nokia

About Nokia

10,000+ employees

Nokia builds telecom network equipment and software—covering mobile (4G/5G RAN and core), IP and optical networking, fixed access, and related services—for communications service providers, enterprises, and governments. The company also conducts advanced research through Nokia Bell Labs. Founded in 1865 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Nokia is a public company with global operations and long-standing relationships with major mobile network operators worldwide.

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