Nokia—Principal Technical Specialist

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Description: We are looking for a Principal Technical Specialist – R&D to lead architecture and innovation in fiber-based fixed access networks products/solutions. This role will drive end-to-end design of OLT software solutions, influencing product strategy, technology direction, and large-scale deployments through deep expertise and technical leadership. Requirements: You Have: - Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Engineering - 15+ years experience as lead SW developer/Tester in Telecom Access or Core network products - Strong knowledge/domain experience in Datacom, L2 forwarding, QoS, VLAN, L2 Protocols and etc. - Good programming expertise – C, C++ , Python, Go and etc,. - Good Test Automation Expertise – Robo, Python and etc,. - Very good knowledge on network processors, packet processing, traffic engineering and etc,. - Very good knowledge on network element management, data models, etc,. - Demonstrated experience in technical leadership / team mentoring. - Proven track record in technical architecture, complex problem-solving, and large-scale solution delivery. It would be nice if you also had: - Experience in network software testing lifecycle and automation. - Good knowledge & understanding on GPON Transport is added advantage (but not a must) Responsibilities: NIFN2026 - Own and drive architecture & development of OLT software platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability. - Work on Fiber Transport technologies with focus on GPON/XGPON systems. - Design, develop and implement Layer 2 networking solutions (forwarding, multicast, QoS). - Collaborate with Product Management to translate customer feedback into product features. - Drive end-to-end troubleshooting and resolution of complex telecom software issues. - Provide technical leadership across teams, guiding design decisions and solving complex system-level challenges. - Contribute to an agile and fast-paced development environment, fostering innovation.