Principal SW Development Engineer

  • Nokia
  • Tennessee
  • Full Time

As an Applied R&D Engineer 5 - SW, you will play a crucial role in the feature development and evolution of the GX platform, which is a key part of Nokia's optical division. Your expertise in software development, kernel internals, and optical technologies will be leveraged to enhance product performance and integrate various optical solutions. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in release management, system design, and collaboration with vendors, while also contributing to the overall success of the optical networking division.

  • Develop and debug complex features using C/C++, Kernel, and debugging tools.
  • Plan technical requirements and manage SW/HW build releases, ensuring timely product updates.
  • Assist in designing and developing hardware/software solutions tailored to customer needs.
  • Gain a deep understanding of kernel internals, general networking, and ARM architecture.
  • Collaborate with vendors to integrate SoC architecture and enhance third-party solutions.
  • Support the integration of various optical technologies, expanding your skillset.
  • Work on MAC/PHY integration, DMA, NAPI, and interrupt handling for efficient system performance.
  • Utilize Linux I/O subsystems, including PCIe, USB, I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO, for seamless connectivity.
  • Apply virtualization technologies like Xen, KVM, and QEMU to enhance system capabilities.
  • Utilize strong C programming skills and kernel debugging techniques for efficient development.
  • BE/BTech or ME/MTech with 12-15 years of relevant experience in software engineering.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Linux kernel and device driver development.
  • Strong background in BSP, board bring-up, and uboot, ensuring efficient system setup.
  • Experience with MAC/PHY integration, DMA, NAPI, and interrupt handling for efficient system performance.
  • Hands-on experience with Linux I/O subsystems, including PCIe, USB, I2C, SPI, UART, and GPIO.
  • Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as Xen, KVM, and QEMU.
  • Strong proficiency in C programming and kernel debugging, profiling, and performance analysis.
  • Knowledge of Debian-based BSPs for embedded Linux platforms, ensuring compatibility.
  • Understanding of memory management, cache coherency, zero-copy, and shared memory mechanisms, and file systems.
  • Excellent communication, ownership, problem-solving, and cross-team collaboration skills.
Job ID: 523280802
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2026

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