Job Description
The Big Web Architecture Team is seeking an IP Architect to drive technical engagements with Webscale Customers. You will have the opportunity to own all technical aspects of an account as well as serve in cross-functional roles including strategy, business and product roadmap development, technical solution design and delivery. You will work with industry leading Webscale Customers, contribute to industry changing technologies and projects. Coupled with direct touch to Nokia product development organizations, you will be joining a highly talented and supportive team.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
As part of the team, you will:
- Work closely with Account teams and BU to develop and execute technical account strategies
- Develop close technical working relationships with Customers and effectively promote solutions offered by Nokia
- Provide BU feedback on Customer requirements to guide product direction and solutions alignment with customer business/network priorities
- Develop deep understanding of Customer’s business and application
- Provide technical guidance and direction to Sales teams
- Drive and manage RFI, RFP, Demos, POC, NPI, test plan creation, and network design
Key Skills And Experience
You must have:
- At least 6 years in various technical engineering roles (ex: Solution Architect, Sales Engineer or related) and 2 years in customer facing roles
- Experience with Linux, Scripting and DevOps Development
- Experience with IP networking and products
- Driven, self-motivated, and a “take-ownership” attitude
- Exceptional customer facing skills and ability to have a knowledgeable conversation with Webscale Network Architects about technology
It would be nice if you also had:
- B.S. Degree in Computer Networking or similar or equivalent experience required
- Multifaceted and the ability to learn, adapt, and deliver quickly under pressure from many constituents
- Good listening, verbal, written, presentation and project management skills
- Optical and Data Center Networking knowledge a plus
- Experience with Open Source Network Operating Systems (SONiC)
Required Competencies
- Dealing with Ambiguity
- Interpersonal Savvy
- Priority Setting
- Decision Quality
- Customer Focus
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.
All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
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.
