Applied R&D Engineer 5 – SW

Nokia

Applied R&D Engineer responsible for embedded software design and implementation for Optical DCI transport platforms. Collaborating across teams to support AI infrastructure with high-capacity optical transport.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRichardson • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $232,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and implementation of complex embedded software and firmware components for Optical DCI transport systems supporting AI and hyperscale workloads.
Execute across the full embedded software lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, verification, and system-level qualification.
Design and develop real-time control, monitoring, and telemetry software for high-capacity optical transport, encompassing optics control, link management, fault handling, and performance monitoring.
Translate AI infrastructure and DCI system requirements (bandwidth scaling, latency, resiliency, automation) into efficient, maintainable software designs within established architectures.
Lead technical execution for a defined subsystem or feature area, ensuring delivery with high quality, performance, and reliability.
Participate in hardware/software co-design, platform bring-up, and debugging complex system-level issues involving firmware, hardware, optics, and FPGA subsystems.
Drive best practices through design reviews, code reviews, and technical guidance, raising the quality bar across the team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong hands-on experience developing embedded software and firmware in C/C++ on bare metal and/or RTOS-based platforms.
Deep expertise in real-time embedded systems, including timing-critical execution, interrupt handling, control loops, and operation in resource-constrained environments.
Solid domain knowledge of optical transport and Optical DCI technologies, particularly those supporting AI-scale bandwidth and latency requirements.
In-depth understanding of OpenROADM and OpenConfig, including YANG-based data modeling and interfaces for optical device control, telemetry, and automation.
Experience with ARM, PowerPC, Intel, or similar processor architectures, including low-level hardware interfaces, board bring-up, and interaction with FPGA/CPLD logic.
Proven experience designing and integrating hardware interfaces and interprocessor communication mechanisms in multiprocessor systems.
Strong systems-level thinking, with the ability to debug and resolve issues spanning firmware, hardware, and system behavior.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively across teams.
Proficiency with modern development and collaboration tools, including Git, Jira, and Confluence.
8–12 years of relevant industry experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering, OR
6–10 years of relevant industry experience with a Master’s degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Infrastructure Nokia is a B2B technology innovation leader in networking, providing advanced network solutions to enterprises, service providers, and the public sector worldwide. The company focuses on creating networks that are secure, resilient, and capable of connecting people, machines, and devices globally. Nokia is advancing technologies like 5G, AI, and quantum-safe networks, and it collaborates extensively to drive technological innovation forward. Through its Nokia Bell Labs division, the company also leads in pioneering future technologies, aiming to transform digital potential across various industries. Applied R&D Engineer 5 – SW 🔥 31 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Richardson – Hybrid 💵 $125k - $232k / year ⏰ Full Time 🟠 Senior 🔴 Lead 👷🏻‍♀️ Engineer 🦅 H1B Visa Sponsor RTOS Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume for this job Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Own the design and implementation of complex embedded software and firmware components for Optical DCI transport systems supporting AI and hyperscale workloads.
Execute across the full embedded software lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, integration, verification, and system-level qualification.
Design and develop real-time control, monitoring, and telemetry software for high-capacity optical transport, encompassing optics control, link management, fault handling, and performance monitoring.
Translate AI infrastructure and DCI system requirements (bandwidth scaling, latency, resiliency, automation) into efficient, maintainable software designs within established architectures.
Lead technical execution for a defined subsystem or feature area, ensuring delivery with high quality, performance, and reliability.
Participate in hardware/software co-design, platform bring-up, and debugging complex system-level issues involving firmware, hardware, optics, and FPGA subsystems.
Drive best practices through design reviews, code reviews, and technical guidance, raising the quality bar across the team. 🎯 Requirements
Strong hands-on experience developing embedded software and firmware in C/C++ on bare metal and/or RTOS-based platforms.
Deep expertise in real-time embedded systems, including timing-critical execution, interrupt handling, control loops, and operation in resource-constrained environments.
Solid domain knowledge of optical transport and Optical DCI technologies, particularly those supporting AI-scale bandwidth and latency requirements.
In-depth understanding of OpenROADM and OpenConfig, including YANG-based data modeling and interfaces for optical device control, telemetry, and automation.
Experience with ARM, PowerPC, Intel, or similar processor architectures, including low-level hardware interfaces, board bring-up, and interaction with FPGA/CPLD logic.
Proven experience designing and integrating hardware interfaces and interprocessor communication mechanisms in multiprocessor systems.
Strong systems-level thinking, with the ability to debug and resolve issues spanning firmware, hardware, and system behavior.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively across teams.
Proficiency with modern development and collaboration tools, including Git, Jira, and Confluence.
8–12 years of relevant industry experience with a Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering, OR
6–10 years of relevant industry experience with a Master’s degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering. Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded softwarefirmwareC/C++real-time embedded systemstiming-critical executioninterrupt handlingcontrol loopsOpenROADMOpenConfigYANG-based data modeling

Soft Skills

systems-level thinkingstrong written communicationstrong verbal communicationcollaboration