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Nokia

Junior Software Development Engineer

Hybrid

Antwerp, Belgium

Junior

Full Time

13-01-2026

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Leadership Python Product Management Problem-solving Architecture Software Architecture Software Development

Job Specifications

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Embedded Software Engineer to design and implement features that drive the success of our IP products.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with Product Management and Testing teams, developing real-time embedded software for complex environments.

Join us to contribute to the future of innovative products, ensuring high-quality software delivery and efficient problem-solving across global installations!

More on our products:

https://www.nokia.com/networks/data-center/

https://www.nokia.com/networks/ip-networks/

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How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Design and implement features that will grow and consolidate the commercial and   technical success of our IP products.
Work closely with the Product Management team on the definition of the features. 
Develop real time embedded software for the IP, Data Center and mobile world in a complex environment with real time OS and network protocols based on specifications from IETF (RFCs), 3GPP, ITU (to name a few). 
Collaborate with the testing team to deliver and maintain high quality software. 
Strive to minimise the time required for qualification by the testing team through excellent software architecture and implementation and rigorous unit and module testing. 
Add comprehensive debugging and reporting facilities that enable rapid problem detection and isolation in different range of products installed worldwide and often difficult to access physically. 
Contribute to the future of the product range with creative thinking. 

Key Skills And Experience

You are/have:

A passion for design and implementation of software
A Master degree (or final year) with a focus on software (Civil Engineer Computer Science, Master in Computer Science, Industrial Engineer ICT or equivalent). 
Good knowledge of C / C ++ , Python, GoLang
Strong interest in computer networks and real time software development
Eager to learn
Interest in following the evolution in the world of the internet
Innovative and creative
Self-Driven 
Good at spoken English
Knowledge of IP/Mobile networks is a plus
Less than 3 years of relevant working experience

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.

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.

About the Company

At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering the future where networks meet cloud to realize the full potential of digital in every industry. Through networks that sense, think and act, we work with our customers and partners to create the digital services and applications of the future. For our latest updates, please visit us online www.nokia.com To view open positions and to apply, please visit: www.nokia.com/careers Know more