Datacom Protocol Engineer

Job Category Applied R DDegree Level Bachelor s Degree As a Datacom Protocol Engineer this role focuses on the development and testing of software for advanced access networks specifically within the Nokia Lightspan product family It involves designing and implementing new features for the Lightspan products Responsibilities Apply expertise in IP-based networks and Layer 2 Layer 2 protocols to develop software for the Lightspan family ensuring it meets required standards Leverage customer feedback to continually refine and enhance product features ensuring robustness in live deployments Collaborate closely with R D product management and customer support to ensure a seamless development process and timely delivery of features Design both manual and automated tests to improve test coverage and accelerate bug resolution driving quality improvements Deepen expertise in L2 L2 protocols such as Ethernet VLAN QoS IGMP and stay updated with emerging network technologies Mentor and guide junior team members gaining leadership experience and overseeing projects with limited risks Enhance troubleshooting skills by diagnosing and resolving complex hardware and software issues across customer environments Continue to innovate and enhance the product s software architecture and development processes learning new tools and methods to improve efficiency Qualifications You have Graduate or Postgraduate in Engineering stream with 8 years of experience in L2 L2 protocol development including Ethernet VLAN QoS and ARP Advanced programming skills in C or C with expertise in Object-Oriented Programming OOP and the design and development of complex software systems Any combination of L2 L2 protocols Layer 2 Forwarding Switching VLAN xSTP LLDP IGMP ARP 802 1x QoS DHCP PPPoE ERPS CFM EFM-OAM ANCP Radius and LACP Experience with products like xDSL GPON and IPDSLAM aligning well with the product line will be added advantage Experience in recruitment analysis architecture and design It would be nice if you also had Understanding of network configuration protocols like NetConf and YANG Troubleshooting and analytical skills to address complex issues in both software and minimizing product downtime A commitment to maintaining high-quality standards across all stages of the product lifecycle which is central to my approach to software development About Us Come create the technology that helps the world act togetherNokia 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 workWhat we offerNokia 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 employerNokia 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 About the Team The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society Nokia s Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition innovation and technical expertise