• Job Description

  Req#: 24766

  In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise

  Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.

  Infinera is now part of the Nokia Corporation and its subsidiaries. When you apply, the information you share will be handled with care and used only for recruitment purposes within the group.

  As a Standardization Specialist/Engineer focused on the management of Coherent Optics at Nokia, you will be a key player in shaping the future of optical networking standards within the OIF, IEEE and ITU-T. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated standards team and leverage expertise from across Nokia to influence management standards and drive innovation. Your work will involve drafting technical specifications and contributions, representing Nokia in industry SDOs and forums, and engaging with cross-functional teams in R&D and product management to align with our strategic goals. The work environment is dynamic and engaging, promoting collaboration and intellectual growth, whether you choose to work on-site or remotely. Join us in a role where your insights and contributions will directly impact global standards developments and help position Nokia as a leader in optical networking technology.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s preferred)

  • 7+ years of experience in optical networking, data center networking or telecommunications

  • Knowledge of Ethernet, VLAN bridging, IP, L3 routing, network security models

  • Hands-on experience managing network elements on an IP network

  • Familiarity with standards organizations such as OIF, ITU-T, or IEEE

  • Excellent technical writing and editing skills, proficient in collaborative document tools (e.g., Word, LaTeX, Git)

  It would be nice if you also had:

  • Experience serving as an editor or rapporteur in a standards body

  • Knowledge of advanced pluggable transceivers (e.g., 400ZR(+), 800ZR(+), 1600ZR(+))

  • Experience in stateful protocol design, embedded systems design, management network architecture or management of network elements

  • Experience with SNMP protocol and MIBs, NETCONF protocol and YANG modelling, UML or other modelling language

  • Understanding of the network orchestration layer and Lifecycle Orchestration of network services

  • Understanding of intellectual property considerations in standards work

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

  • 5+ years of Standards experience

  • Experience developing total solution, writing requirements

  • Experience in all phases of development: PLM, Arch, development, support

  • Optical telecommunications experience
    
    

  Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine specifications for the management of advanced optical pluggable transceivers, ensuring they meet industry requirements.

  • Draft, edit, and manage technical contributions for OIF, ITU-T, and other relevant standards bodies to advance Nokia's objectives.

  • Collaborate with internal experts to build consensus on strategic positions and maintain alignment with corporate goals.

  • Coordinate participation in standards meetings, presenting contributions and documenting outcomes effectively.

  • Monitor and analyze developments in optical pluggable module standards to identify potential opportunities and risks for Nokia.

  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, product management, and legal, to ensure technical coherence and to act as SME for those standards you are driving.

  • Utilize strong communication skills to represent Nokia’s interests in industry forums and with partners, while fostering good working relationships with the other members.

  • Travel internationally as needed to engage with standards bodies and contribute to key meetings.

• About the company

  Nokia’s transition to a primary focus on telecommunications began in the 1990s. The first GSM call was made in 1991 using Nokia equipment. Rapid success in the mobile phone sector allowed Nokia to become by 1998, the best-selling mobile phone brand in the world. In 2003 Nokia introduced the first camera phone. In 2011, to address increasing competition from iOS and Android operating systems, Nokia entered into a strategic partnership with Microsoft. In 2014 Nokia sold its mobile and devices division to Microsoft. The creation of Nokia Networks, following the buy-out of joint-venture partner Siemens in 2013, laid the foundation for Nokia’s transformation into primarily a network hardware and software provider. The 2015 acquisition of Franco-American telecommunications equipment provider Alcatel-Lucent greatly broadened the scope of Nokia’s portfolio and customer base. Additional acquisitions have positioned Nokia to be an industry leader in the transition to 5G wireless technology by offering the only end-to-end 5G network portfolio available on a global basis. In 2016 the Nokia brand re-entered the mobile handset market through a licensing agreement with HMD Global, allowing them to offer phones under the Nokia brand.

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