Nokia

Sr. Principal Software Engineer

Nokia$120K — $145K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience with hyperscaler technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Experience building cloud or infrastructure services at large-scale platforms.
  • Expertise in designing and operating large-scale distributed systems.
  • Strong knowledge of distributed systems principles, including fault tolerance.
  • Proficient in API design and development, including versioning.
  • Experienced with Kubernetes and containerization for resource management.
  • Solid understanding of high-throughput traffic routing and network protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a massively distributed edge compute platform for high availability.
  • Develop external-facing APIs with a focus on design and customer interactions.
  • Optimize high-throughput Layer 7 traffic routing for data processing efficiency.
  • Utilize Kubernetes for resource management and deployment of containers.
  • Collaborate with engineers to build the platform and share best practices.
  • Translate complexities of distributed systems into architectural tradeoffs.
  • Communicate infrastructure risks and mitigation strategies to executives.

Benefits

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance and AD&D paid at 2x base pay
  • Paid time off for holidays and vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
Full Job Description
Job Description

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.


Qualifications

  • 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.


About the Team

Some of our benefits in US:

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program


The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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
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