Junior Software Engineer C++

You will be an integral part of a cross-functional team, contributing to the full lifecycle from conceptual design to deployment. We empower our engineers to be proactive problem-solvers: If you identify a bottleneck or a potential system improvement, you are encouraged to bring it forward and learn how to contribute to its resolution. We are committed to engineering efficiency. In this role, you will utilize AI-driven Development Life Cycle (DLC) tools in your daily workflow. By leveraging advanced AI coding assistants and LLM-based utilities, we automate boilerplate tasks, accelerate unit test generation, and enhance code analysis. We want our engineers focused on high-level architecture and complex logic while utilizing the latest tooling to streamline execution.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Develop & Implement: Write and maintain high-performance embedded applications for Intel and ARM architectures using Modern C++.
• Learn & Apply: Understand and apply STL, Boost, and asynchronous programming concepts to solve concurrency challenges under guidance.
• Quality Contribution: Assist in writing and executing unit, E2E, and stress tests to ensure robustness.
• Collaborate & Learn: Participate in code reviews and contribute to team design discussions in a global.

• Professional Background: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• C++ Fundamentals: Foundational understanding of OO concepts, basic inter-process communication, multi-threading principles, and data structures.
• Growth Mindset: A passion for exploring modern C++ standards and staying ahead of industry trends.
• Tooling Familiarity: Familiarity with Git, Python, and GTest.
• Domain Interest: An interest in learning about DWDM, OTN, and embedded systems.
• Collaborative Excellence: Strong English communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team. It would be nice if you also had:
• An academic project or internship experience in telecommunications (L0-L3 transport technologies).
• Fluency in German or willingness to learn.

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

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About The Team

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond