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Posted 12 June, 2026

Senior Technical Specialist

Nokia
Chennai,Tamil Nadu,IN,600096 Full Time
Reference: 218_652313_36686

We are looking for a Senior Technical Specialist - R&D to drive innovation in fiber-based fixed access networks products / solutions. You will lead the design and development of high-performance software for OLT (Optical Line Terminal) platforms, working closely with cross-functional R&D and Product Management teams to deliver scalable, customer-centric solutions.

You Have:

  • Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Engineering
  • 10-15 years in telecom broadband access domain (Fiber Transport / OLT development).
  • Strong knowledge/domain experience in Datacom, L2 forwarding, QoS, VLAN, L2 Protocols and etc.
  • Good programming expertise - C, C++ , Python, Go and etc,.
  • Good Test Automation Expertise - Robo, Python and etc,.
  • Very good knowledge on network processors, packet processing, traffic engineering and etc,.
  • Very good knowledge on network element management, data models, etc,.
  • Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and drive execution across SDLC.
  • Demonstrated experience in technical leadership / team mentoring.

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Experience in network software testing lifecycle and automation.
  • Good knowledge & understanding on GPON Transport is added advantage (but not a must)

NIFN2026

  • Lead development of high-quality software for OLT products, enhancing performance and scalability.
  • Work on Fiber Transport technologies with focus on GPON/XGPON systems.
  • Design, develop and implement Layer 2 networking solutions (forwarding, multicast, QoS).
  • Collaborate with Product Management to translate customer feedback into product features.
  • Drive end-to-end troubleshooting and resolution of complex telecom software issues.
  • Guide and mentor teams, ensuring high engineering standards and delivery excellence.
  • Contribute to an agile and fast-paced development environment, fostering innovation.

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