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Software Specialist

NOKIA
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/25/2025 CLOSED ON 1/6/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Specialist position at NOKIA?

We invite you to apply for the Senior Software Specialist position within our Nokia TAS (NTAS) team, where you will play a pivotal role in developing new features, maintaining existing software, troubleshooting defects, and integrating components for our next-generation application server that converges voice, video, and messaging services across 2G, 3G, 4G, and CDMA networks. In this dynamic role, you will also contribute to design discussions and code reviews, solve complex engineering challenges, and mentor team members, all while contributing to cutting-edge telecommunications technology.


  • Develop new functionalities and features
  • Maintain and update existing software components
  • Investigate and fix software defects
  • Perform component-level testing
  • Integrate software with other features and components
  • Participate in software design discussions and code review meetings
  • Solve complex engineering problems across various technology areas
  • Coach and support team members in problem-solving and technical challenges

You have:

  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in computer science, mathematics, physics, electrical engineering or an equivalent qualification with at least 4-5 years of work experience.
  • Software development, testing and engineering knowledge
  • Proven telecommunications experience
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes
  • Strong programming skills in C and C
  • Good command of English

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Familiarity with C and C coding language. Familiarity with TDD and Clean Code principles. Familiarity with automation tools/frameworks (e.g. Jenkins, Robot)
  • Experience with private clouds (e.g. Vmware, OpenStack)
  • Experience with container based deployment (e.g. Docker).Scripting experience (e.g. Shell, Python)

About Nokia

Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together.

We are a B2B technology innovation leader, pioneering networks that sense, think and act, putting the world's people, machines and devices in sync to create a more sustainable, productive and accessible future.

Learn more about life at Nokia.


About the Business Group

In Cloud and Network Services, as Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.


Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.

If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

 

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