Senior Datapath Developer

Nokia

Senior Datapath Developer designing and developing software features for NOKIA's Service Router Operating System. Collaborating with teams to resolve complex issues and ensure seamless feature interactions.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeWestford • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $105,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Linux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and develop software features using C and C++ for NOKIA's Service Router Operating System.
Work on packet-processing flows for L2/L3 and MPLS features, ensuring smooth interactions across pipeline stages.
Collaborate with QA, system test, and protocol teams to identify and resolve datapath issues.
Investigate and address scale, performance, and correctness challenges in simulated datapath flows.
Support the feature bring-up process for new hardware and SDK releases, ensuring a smooth transition.
Document design decisions, debug findings, and implementation details for future reference and maintenance.
Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in network protocols and technologies.
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in embedded software development, with a strong focus on network protocols.
Exceptional programming skills in C and C++, with a proven track record of developing robust and efficient code.
In-depth knowledge and experience working with network protocols such as Ethernet, IPv4/IPv6, TCP/UDP, MPLS, and VLAN.
Familiarity with Broadcom DNX chipsets and SDK is highly advantageous, providing an edge in hardware-software interaction.
Understanding of ASIC behavior and simulation environments, ensuring accurate modeling and testing.
Experience with Linux system programming, multithreading, and synchronization, enabling efficient and reliable software development.
Proficiency in troubleshooting complex forwarding issues, utilizing packet generators and debugging tools like GDB.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a cohesive work environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving technical challenges.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

CC++embedded software developmentnetwork protocolsEthernetIPv4IPv6TCPUDPMPLS

Soft Skills

mentorshipcollaborationproblem-solvingindependencecommunicationsupportive work environmentproactive approachteamworkdocumentationdebugging

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor's degree in Software EngineeringBachelor's degree in Computer Science