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Jr. Embedded Software Developer

Canada(Onsite)

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.

Your responsibilities

• Collaborate with product line managers to gather requirements and work with team members to create effective software designs that meet those requirements.
• Develop, integrate, and unit test software features for NOKIA's Service Router Operating System.
• Work alongside QA engineers to troubleshoot complex issues and identify the best possible resolutions after conducting root cause analysis.
• Foster collaboration with other functional teams within the same product group.
• Take full responsibility for a file/module, including handling new requirements, prioritizing work, maintaining quality, and providing support.

Your skills and experience

You have :

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer/software engineering, Computer Science, equivalent, or better.
• Demonstrated track record of excellence at school and work.
• Enthusiasm and the drive to write great code!

Aptitude and Attitude are more important than specific experience criteria. If you have strong the willingness to learn you are a candidate for our team.

More information

Some of our benefits in 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.

About Us

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.

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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.

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Job Info

• Job CategoryApplied R&D
• Posting Date05/13/2026
• Degree LevelBachelor’s degree
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job TypeGraduate/Entry Level
• Job Identification35689
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?)No
• Role TypeIndividual contributor
• Laptop - support with ordering neededDon't know yet
• Salary Range$56,840- $105,560 *Plus potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
• Experience levelGraduate or Entry Level
• Locations600 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 2T6, CA(Onsite)
• Regular or TemporaryRegular

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