Staff Firmware Development Engr

Nokia is hiring a Staff Firmware Development Engr. Level rates it ; you can apply on Nokia.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
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We are looking for experienced firmware development engineer in Optical Domain. In this role, you'll join a dynamic firmware team dedicated to enhancing Nokia’s next-generation Optical line system products like ROADM, EDFA, Raman etc., for long-haul and metro applications. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll design and implement innovative solutions that tackle complex problems in Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing transport products. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the efficiency and reliability of cutting-edge optical technologies. You'll benefit from an environment that encourages knowledge sharing and collaboration, where your insights and expertise are valued. Our work includes everything from product concept to finished product - a process that spans over the entire development cycle. The team takes full responsibility for delivery on time with the right quality.

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Design, implement, and test code for next-generation Optical line system firmware products like ROADM, EDFA, Raman etc., used in optical network deployments.

Develop and maintain Firmware Requirement and Design documents.
Collaborate with optical, hardware, FPGA, software, manufacturing, and test teams for seamless integration.
Provide knowledge transfer to manufacturing processes.
Debug and resolve customer issues effectively.
Contribute to testing documentation to ensure product quality and compliance.
Participate in design reviews and provide input on architectural decisions.
Continuously seek improvements in firmware development processes and methodologies.

BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Computer Science, Electronics and communications engineering or related field
8+ years of embedded software development experience in a multithreaded real-time environment
Strong C/C++ programming skills, system understanding, and debugging abilities are required.
Candidate must be a quick-learner and self-starter, energetic, flexible and positive
Hands-on experience in developing firmware, participating in requirement gathering, design and test plan reviews
Hands-on experience in using test equipment such as traffic generators, JTAG debuggers
Proficiency in Linux and C/C++ in embedded systems including micro controller-based systems.
Experience with device driver development for Linux or Real-Time Operating Systems
Knowledge of hardware interfaces and protocols (I²C, SPI, Ethernet, PCIe)
Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up and Uboot bootloader
Good analytical and troubleshooting skills are critical
Familiarity with Docker, JIRA, bit-bucket, and confluence is beneficial.
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities
Experience in working collaboratively with a geographically separated team
Familiarity with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, etc.)
Basic understanding of electronics schematics and hardware design

Nice-To-Have:

Experience with scripting languages
Hands-on experience with Zynq and ARM processors
Familiarity with firmware requirements and design documentation
Knowledge of optical engineering concepts
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Experience in using AI tools like Cursor, Gemini, Co Pilot etc.,

How we rate this

Staff Firmware Development Engr at Nokia rates 30 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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Key facts

Staff Firmware Development Engr is an open job at Nokia.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in India.
The job was posted on November 2, 2026.
Seniority: lead.
Applications are handled by Nokia. Apply on Nokia

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