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Senior Datapath Developer

NOKIA
$105k - $150k USD *Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
United States, Massachusetts, Westford
1 Robbins Road (Show on map)
Jun 09, 2026
As a Senior Datapath Developer, you will play a vital role in designing, developing, and testing software features for NOKIA's Service Router Operating System. Your expertise will be focused on packet-processing behavior and ensuring seamless feature interactions. You will collaborate with various teams to resolve complex issues and support new hardware and SDK releases. Your contributions will be key to maintaining the long-term maintainability of our systems. 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. 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. 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. 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.