Principal Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Principal Architect to join our Packet Core Engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing and implementing cutting-edge 5G packet core solutions, driving innovation and excellence within our global software development organization.
- Evaluates emerging technologies, anticipates future trends, and defines the technology roadmap for 5G packet core solutions, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.
- Acts as a mentor and technical authority, guiding product architects and influencing strategic decisions related to system design, technology adoption, and development practices.
- Leads the conceptualization, design, and development of innovative and high-performance 5G packet core solutions, ensuring alignment with 3GPP standards and best practices.
- Conducts in-depth analysis of customer requirements and translates them into detailed system specifications, network models, and simulation test plans.
- Oversees the integration of subsystems, ensuring seamless interoperability and optimal performance of the end-to-end solution.
- Provides expert technical guidance to development teams throughout the implementation phase, addressing complex challenges and ensuring adherence to architectural principles.
- Maintains deep expertise in advanced network technologies, including 5G, SGW/PGW, SMF, UPF, and related protocols.
- Identifies, analyzes, and resolves complex technical challenges and performance bottlenecks, developing innovative solutions with a broad impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Champions a culture of continuous improvement, driving the adoption of new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance team productivity and product quality.
- 18+ years of relevant work experience
- Proven expertise in C/C++ programming and data structures.
- Significant experience in developing and debugging wireless protocols, ideally within the telecom industry (SMF/UPF, GGSN, PGW/SGW).
- Familiarity with UNIX-based and real-time operating systems.
- Excellent debugging skills and experience in maintaining complex control plane software.
- Proven experience leading high-performing software development teams.
- Deep understanding of 5G Core network architecture, protocols, and functionalities.
- Strong experience with cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, microservices, containers) and DevOps practices.
- Deep understanding of 3GPP standards and relevant industry regulations.
- Experience with agile software development methodologies.
- Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively share knowledge and mentor others.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

**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 BloombergWorkplace 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.