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Nokia · 4 hours ago

Staff Firmware Development Engineer

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date6+ years exp

Nokia is seeking a Staff Firmware Development Engineer to join their dynamic firmware team focused on enhancing next-generation Optical Engine technologies. The role involves designing and implementing firmware solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality and reliability.

ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test code for next-generation Optical Engine firmware used in Long Haul, Metro, and Data Center Interconnects
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

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC/C++ programmingDevice driver developmentScripting languagesZynqARM processorsFirmware documentationOptical engineering conceptsAnalytical abilitiesTroubleshooting abilitiesCross-functional collaboration

Required

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
6+ years of embedded software development experience in a multithreaded real-time environment
Strong C/C++ programming skills
Experience with device driver development for Linux or Real-Time Operating Systems
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities

Preferred

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

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health
Wellness programs
Flexible work arrangements

Company

Nokia

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Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
dateFounded in 1865
location
Espoo, Southern Finland, FIN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.nokia.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.45B
Key Investors
European Investment BankNVIDIANational Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $511.84M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B

Leadership Team

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Justin Hotard
President and CEO
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Victoria Hanrahan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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