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[Remote] System Design Engineer

Remote Full-time Now Hiring

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. We are seeking a talented and experienced System Design Engineer to join our dynamic team, where you will analyze carrier networking environments and create optimized solutions while collaborating with multiple departments to ensure seamless network design and implementation.

Responsibilities

  • Support RFP/RFQ Network Design responses and network optimization, ensuring accurate and timely submissions
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert, providing guidance and expertise to the field team for network planning and deployment
  • Research and develop technical specifications, evaluating vendor and internal options to determine the best products and facilities
  • Utilize network transition strategies to design optimal architecture for new products and platforms
  • Create tools and resources to empower sales engineers in designing and optimizing network responses
  • Conduct economic analysis of various networking models and emerging technologies, assessing their impact on business cases
  • Analyze network designs and economic implications of roadmap features, contributing to strategic decision-making
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, PLM, Sales, and Engineering, to align on network solutions
  • Stay updated on industry trends and standards, ensuring our solutions remain cutting-edge and competitive

Skills

  • Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics is required
  • 5+ years of relevant industry experience, with a strong preference for 3+ years of experience in 3rd party network design or optimization tools
  • Working knowledge of carrier-class networking architecture, including WDM, IP/MPLS/GMPLS/Ethernet technologies
  • Functional experience in sales engineering or product management is essential
  • Proficiency in writing scripts using Excel, Matlab, Python, or similar tools
  • Strong technical skills in Optical Link Budget Engineering, Non-Linear simulation, and Layer 1 networking
  • Excellent scripting, Excel, and SQL skills, along with familiarity with Relational Databases and programming languages like Perl, C++, Java, or Visual Basic
  • Ability to work independently, collaborate with remote teams, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • PhD degree
  • Experience with commercial planning tools such as OPNET, VPISystems, RSoft, Wandl, or Cariden
  • Prior experience in Provisioning, Installation, and Testing of DWDM systems

Benefits

  • 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

Company Overview

  • Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb. It was founded in 1865, and is headquartered in Espoo, Southern Finland, FIN, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.nokia.com.
  • Company H1B Sponsorship

  • Nokia has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 105 in 2026, 262 in 2025, 264 in 2024, 259 in 2023, 250 in 2022, 296 in 2021, 287 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.