Senior Datapath Developer

NOKIA
106,000 - 150,000 USD *Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Massachusetts, Westford
1 Robbins Road (Show on map)
May 29, 2025
Join our dynamic team where you'll drive innovation through Applied R&D and Software Development. You'll tackle complex technical challenges, combining cutting-edge research with practical solutions to enhance our product portfolio and operational processes. In this role, you'll lead target-oriented research, design and implement advanced hardware-software solutions, and develop customer-specific features. Your expertise will be crucial in transforming requirements into robust software architectures, creating critical software components from device drivers to firmware, and establishing best practices in Software Configuration Management. This position offers the perfect blend of research and hands-on development, allowing you to shape the future of technology while delivering tangible results for our clients. Collaborate with product line managers to gather requirements and translate them into effective software design solutions. Design, develop, integrate, and test software features for NOKIA's Service Router Operating System using C and C++. Automate unit testing at the packet level for developed features. Partner with QA engineers to troubleshoot complex issues and determine effective resolutions through root cause analysis. Actively participate in cross-functional collaboration with other teams within the product group. Take end-to-end ownership of Datapath features, including prioritization, design, implementation, quality assurance, support, and maintenance. Mentor junior developers and interns as needed. Emphasize a growth mindset-aptitude and attitude are highly valued. Bachelor's or Master's degree (or higher) in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Minimum of 7+ years of hands-on industry experience in software development. Strong programming skills in C and C++. Experience with network processor Datapath design and implementation for both edge and core routers. Familiarity with Broadcom DNX chipsets and SDK is a strong advantage. Proficient in parallel and multi-threaded programming for high-performance systems. Deep understanding of pipeline architectures and memory hierarchies. Experience applying hash tables and filters for packet classification and forwarding. Proven ability in profiling and optimizing high-speed Datapath operations. Experience with Datapath simulation, traffic generation, and debugging (e.g., using GDB). Solid knowledge of Datapath features and protocols for access, transport, mobile backhaul, and data center applications. Familiarity with networking protocols and standards including: Ethernet, IPv4/6, TCP/UDP, MPLS, OAM, and other key protocols. Proficiency in protocol parsing and header manipulation. Understanding of packet switching, routing, and QoS functions. Working knowledge of Git, Docker, and Linux-based development environments is a plus. Come create the technology that helps the world act together Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world. We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work What we offer Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered. Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality: One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg Workplace Pride Global Benchmark At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed. Additional Information US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to: Corporate Retirement Savings Plan Health and dental benefits Short-term disability, and long-term disability Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) Paid time off for holidays and Vacation Employee Stock Purchase Plan Tuition Assistance Plan Adoption assistance Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program The above benefits exclude students. Disclaimer for US/Canada Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.( Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role) All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.