Infinera

Principal Architect – AI & Wireless Technologies

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2 days ago
Bengaluru, IndiaStaff+

Responsibilities

  • Own and drive technology definition, target architecture, system design, and implementation for upcoming wireless network technologies.
  • Build and tune agentic AI, ML, LLM, and SLM models and optimize them for performance and size.
  • Develop domain-specific AI models and architectures for core networks, RAN, physical AI, ISAC, and NTN.
  • Identify technology gaps and priorities while aligning engineering, product, core, RAN, transport, edge, and data center teams.
  • Represent architecture in technical forums and present high-quality technical artifacts.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and define future technology capability directions.
  • Create end-to-end system designs that account for customer needs and business objectives.

Requirements

  • University or college degree in Computer Science, Networks, Telecommunications, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of hands-on experience.
  • Hands-on experience building and tuning AI models, including ML, LLM, and SLM models, with performance and size optimization.
  • Hands-on design and development skills with C, C++, Python, and AI-assisted software or system development.
  • Experience with telecom network architecture, standards, and specifications.
  • Strong systems engineering skills focused on performance, resiliency, scalability, security, and operability.
  • Technical leadership experience in complex, cross-functional technical programs and senior-level architecture decision-making.
  • Working knowledge of AI/ML applications for network automation and operational simplification.
  • Preferred experience with cloud-native network functions, Kubernetes, and distributed or edge cloud architectures.
  • Preferred hands-on experience with observability and operations tooling for carrier-grade systems.
  • Standards participation, patents, or publications in mobile core networking and automation are desirable.
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, influencing, and mentoring skills are desirable.

Benefits

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
  • Medical insurance for employees and families, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups.
  • At least 90 days of maternity and paternity leave based on eligibility.
  • 24/7 confidential Personal Support Service for employees and their families.
  • Career growth and mobility opportunities, including technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support.
  • Technical certifications, mentoring, coaching, and digital learning platforms.
  • Opportunities to innovate through Nokia’s research and development environment.
  • Recognition programs, ergonomic workplace support, and mobile device programs based on eligibility.
Infinera

About Infinera

1,001-5,000 employees

Infinera builds optical networking systems and coherent optical engines, plus automation software and services, for telecom carriers, cloud and data center operators, cable/MSOs, and enterprises. The company designs and manufactures advanced optical semiconductors and pluggable modules for metro, long‑haul, and submarine transport networks. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Infinera is now part of Nokia after operating as a NASDAQ‑listed public company.

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