Nokia

IP Architect

Nokia$150K — $180K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in engineering roles with 5+ years in customer-facing positions.
  • Proficiency in Linux, Scripting, and DevOps Development.
  • Deep expertise in switching and routing protocols.
  • In-depth knowledge of WAN, Data Center Fabric, and Data Center Interconnect architectures.
  • Familiarity with competitive vendor landscape and industry trends.
  • Strong self-motivation and ownership mentality.
  • Outstanding customer interaction and communication skills.
  • Effective project management and presentation abilities.
  • Ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and deliver swiftly under diverse stakeholder demands.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with account teams to create and implement technical account strategies.
  • Cultivate strong technical relationships with customers and promote Nokia's solutions.
  • Provide feedback to business units on customer needs to influence product direction.
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of customers' businesses and applications.
  • Offer technical guidance to Sales teams to enhance customer engagement.
  • Manage technical processes like RFI, RFP, demos, POCs, and network designs.
  • Design customized customer validation and simulation environments.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with industry-leading hyperscaler customers.
  • Engagement in innovative and transformative technology projects.
  • Access to direct collaboration with Nokia’s product development teams.
  • Support from a highly talented and collaborative team environment.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Hyperscaler Team is seeking a Senior IP Architects to drive technical engagements with Hyperscaler customers. You will have the opportunity to own all technical aspects of an account as well as serve in cross-functional roles including strategy, business and product roadmap development, technical solution design and delivery. You will work with industry leading Hyperscaler Customers, contribute to industry changing technologies and projects. Coupled with direct touch to Nokia product development organizations, you will be joining a highly talented and supportive team.

#DCN2025

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Account teams and BU to develop and execute technical account strategies
  • Develop close technical working relationships with Customers and effectively promote solutions offered by Nokia
  • Provide BU feedback on Customer requirements to guide product direction and solutions alignment with customer business/network priorities
  • Develop deep understanding of Customer's business and application
  • Provide technical guidance and direction to Sales teams
  • Drive and manage RFI, RFP, Demos, POC, NPI, test plan creation, and network design
  • Develop tailored customer validation and simulation environments


Qualifications

  • At least 10 years in various engineering roles and 5 years in customer facing roles
  • Experience with Linux, Scripting and DevOps Development
  • Expert Knowledge of switching and routing protocols
  • Expert Knowledge of WAN, Data Center Fabric, Data Center Interconnect architectures
  • Competence of the competitive vendor landscape
  • Driven, self-motivated, and a "take-ownership" attitude
  • Exceptional customer facing skills
  • Good listening, verbal, written, presentation and project management skills
  • Multifaceted and the ability to learn, adapt, and deliver quickly under pressure from many stakeholders
  • Ability to work hands on when required in a laboratory environment, both in customer labs and Nokia labs

It would be nice if you also had:
  • B.S. Degree in Computer Networking or similar or equivalent experience required
  • Optical and Wide Area Networking knowledge a plus
  • Experience with Open Source Network Operating Systems

About Nokia

Nokia is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company. The company was founded in 1865 and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers in the world. Nokia's products include mobile phones, smartphones, and network equipment, among others. The company is committed to innovation and has a strong focus on research and development. Nokia is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Learn more about Nokia
Size
87,927 employees
Market Cap
$25.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2.5 billion
Founded
1865
5 Year Trend
-1.2%
Revenue
$21.8 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Nokia

More Telecommunications & Hardware Jobs

Find similar IP Architect jobs: