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Senior Research Engineer

Nokia
Elizabeth, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2025

Job Description

Our mission is to create outstanding research and innovative technologies for networking, telecommunication, and software systems. Our team research focuses on the operational challenges in deploying, maintaining and troubleshooting networks and software systems. We create data-driven solutions and implement software systems to provide autonomy to network operation in such a way that scales with future workload demands.

Responsibilities

We are looking for an enthusiastic researcher to join our research team. Are you passionate about solving problems?

As part of our team, you will :

  • Identify new and ambitious research challenges, define research projects to address these challenges, and carry out ground-breaking research in the areas of software systems and / or software engineering with focus on the afore mentioned research agendas for creating both theoretical innovations and novel practical implementations.
  • Propose new innovations and generate patents to help continuing Nokia's leadership in intellectual property in software services and technologies.
  • Implement and validate new innovations and accelerate their adoption through Nokia business groups, incubation, or external spin-offs.
  • Publish research in major conferences and journals worldwide.
  • Keep an active and visible role in the research community through conference committees and reviewing panels.
  • Create and maintain strong collaborative associations with university-based researchers.

Qualifications

Expected Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree (or equivalent experience) in computer science, electrical engineering with a strong focus on software systems or software engineering research. PostDoc experience is a plus.
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, AI / ML systems, Web3 technologies, and distributed software systems.
  • A proven track record in research, with publications in prestigious IEEE / ACM conferences and / or journals
  • Strong written and spoken English communications skills. You have delivered talks at relative international workshops, conferences, or other events.
  • Demonstratable programming skills. Pointers to research prototypes you have built or open source libraries you contributed to are much appreciated.
  • Ability to conduct independent research with minimal day-to-day guidance while also contributing to team-oriented projects.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to successfully work in collaborative projects.
  • It would be nice if you also had :

  • Proven experience in designing and realizing large and complex software systems.
  • Familiarity with implementing decentralized systems.
  • About Us

    Come create the technology that helps the world act together

    Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

    We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

    What we offer

    Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

    Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

    Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality :

  • One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
  • Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
  • Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
  • At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

    Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

    Additional Information

    US / Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to :

  • 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)

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