Jr. Embedded Software Developer
Develop and maintain embedded platform OS, drivers, and control plane protocols for the Service Router product family. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software in a streamlined development environment.
- On-site
- Ottawa, ON
- Posted May 13, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
At Nokia, we believe in subject matter expertise and strong code ownership. Our development process is intentionally streamlined to allow developers to focus on what they do best—writing great code. With minimal overhead, developers collaborate directly with product managers, peer designers, and QA teams. If you take pride in your code, you’ll feel right at home here. Our Kanata site serves as a major R&D hub within our international team, contributing to key areas across all our products and offering rich opportunities for growth. These include embedded platform OS/driver development (64-bit SMP), Linux technologies (Yocto, KVM, QEMU, libvirt, Python3), data path engineering (proprietary network processors, third-party and virtualized), control plane protocols (IP/MPLS), OAM (CFM, EFM, TWAMP, performance monitoring), timing systems (PTP, NTP, SyncE, SETS, BITS, GNSS), PHY and optics (Ethernet PHY, MAC, SerDes, clock recovery, 100/400G optical transceivers), deep packet inspection (application assurance), management interfaces (SNMP, NETCONF, YANG), and network function virtualization (VSR). As part of our team, you’ll be immersed in our development culture, mentored by top-tier software developers who take pride in their code, and work closely with our verification team to deliver high-quality software. Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Learn more about life at Nokia [https://www.nokia.com/careers/life-at-nokia/]. Our recruitment process We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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. If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity. The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia [https://www.nokia.com/careers/#recruitment-process]. Some of our benefits in Canada [https://www.nokia.com/careers/our-locations/canada/]: * 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.
What you’ll do
Develop and maintain embedded platform OS, drivers, and control plane protocols for the Service Router product family. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and QA teams to deliver high-quality software in a streamlined development environment.
Requirements
Requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of academic or professional excellence and a strong drive to write high-quality code.
Benefits
• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan • Health And Dental Benefits • Short-term Disability • Long-term Disability • Life Insurance • Accidental Death And Dismemberment Insurance • Paid Time Off • Vacation • Employee Stock Purchase Plan • Tuition Assistance Plan • Adoption Assistance • Employee Assistance Program • Work Life Resource Program
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Embedded Software Development
- C/C++
- Linux
- Python3
- Yocto
- KVM
- QEMU
- Libvirt
- IP/MPLS
- PTP
- NTP
- SNMP
- NETCONF
- YANG
- Network Function Virtualization
- Data Path Engineering
Job areas
- Software
- Engineering
- Technology
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week