Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Nokia is hiring a Sr. Principal Software Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Nokia.

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AI in this role

We are looking for an experienced software engineer to lead the development of our distributed edge compute platform. This role demands a deep understanding of hyperscalers like AWS, Azure, or GCP, and the ability to design and operate large-scale systems. The successful candidate will contribute to the platform's architecture, ensuring fault tolerance, consistency, and efficient traffic routing.

Design and implement a massively distributed edge compute platform, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance.
Develop external-facing APIs, considering design, versioning, and interactions with customers and partners.
Optimize high-throughput L7 traffic routing for efficient data processing.
Utilize Kubernetes internals for resource management and container deployment.
Collaborate with a team of engineers to build and operate the platform, sharing knowledge and best practices.
Translate distributed systems complexity into clear architectural tradeoffs
Communicate infrastructure risks and mitigation strategies to executive stakeholders
Manage technical requirements from customers’ needs.
Collaborate effectively with AI/ML systems engineers, Hardware architects, Network engineering teams, Security and compliance teams
Present scalability models and reliability metrics in measurable, defensible terms
Mentor engineering teams on distributed systems best practices
Anticipate internal and external business challenges and / or regulatory issues and drive process, product or service improvements that create competitive advantage.
Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in distributed systems and edge computing.
Establish design reviews and architectural governance standards
Ensure the platform's security and data privacy, adhering to industry standards and regulations.
Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality.

Extensive experience (5+ years) with hyperscaler technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and managed services.
Have worked at or intimately with AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar-scale platforms - built internal cloud, compute, or infrastructure services
Proven track record in designing and operating large-scale distributed systems.
Strong fundamentals in distributed systems, including consistency models and fault tolerance.
Proficiency in API design and development, with an understanding of versioning and SDK foundations.
Experience with Kubernetes and containerization technologies for resource management.
Solid understanding of high-throughput traffic routing and network protocols.
Ability to work independently and manage complex technical tasks.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to share knowledge.
Familiarity with security best practices and data privacy regulations.
Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. PhD preferred.

How we rate this

Sr. Principal Software Engineer at Nokia rates 23 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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