Applied R&D Engineer – AI Studio Full-time

Job Description

Family Description

Applied R&D (AR) consists of target-oriented research either with the goal of solving a particular problem / answering a specific question or for multi-discipline design, development, and implementation of hardware, software, and systems including maintenance support. Supplies techno-economic consulting to clients. AR work is characterised by its detailed and complex nature in order to systematically combine existing knowledge and practices to further developing and incrementally improving products, operational processes, and customer-specific feature development.

Subfamily Description

Software (SWA) comprises the definition, specification, and allocation of requirements from different sources utilising knowledge of systems engineering processes (specification & architecture). Contains processing of use case and feature requirements into conceptual models, operational scenarios, technical requirements, and functional description. Covers specification, design, implementation, and unit testing of Software (e.g. device drivers, microcode, hardware-related software & firmware) according to the requirements and architecture defined in the systems engineering process. Covers establishment and maintenance of Software Configuration Management (SCM) practices into software development projects, continuously building and integrating infrastructure tools and systems.

Responsibilities

You will contribute to the development and enhancement of Nokia’s AI Studio platform, working under the guidance of the Lead Architect and in collaboration with senior team members. This role involves hands-on coding, data processing pipeline development, and assisting in integrating AI/ML capabilities to advance the platform’s functionality. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise in AI-centric and SaaS solutions while contributing to transformative innovations in the telecom sector.

Responsibilities:

• Platform Feature Development:
  • Implement and test components of the AI Studio platform, focusing on feature enhancements and performance optimization.
  • Support the integration of data sources, ensuring compatibility with the semantic layer and data catalog.
• Data Infrastructure Support:
  • Assist in developing and maintaining real-time and batch data pipelines.
  • Participate in the implementation of hybrid compute solutions across on-premise and cloud environments.
• Data Governance and Quality:
  • Support the application of data governance policies, including data lineage and quality checks, to ensure compliance and reliability.
• Collaboration and Team Engagement:
  • Work closely with senior developers and the Lead Architect to ensure your contributions align with the overall technical vision.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to facilitate smooth integration of their systems and datasets into the platform.
• Continuous Learning and Improvement:
  • Stay current with best practices in software development, cloud technologies, and AI/ML integration.
  • Participate in code reviews and team discussions to refine and improve the development process.

Qualifications

Key Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field (o equivalent experience).
• 4-6+ years of experience in software development, data engineering, or similar roles.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or simila
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and data processing frameworks.
• Basic understanding of MLOps pipelines, data governance, and analytics tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment

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.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.(Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)

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

As Nokia’s growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.