IP Architect

Overview

The Hyperscaler Team is seeking a Senior IP Architect to drive technical engagements with Hyperscaler customers. You will own all technical aspects of an account as well as serve in cross-functional roles including strategy, business and product roadmap development, technical solution design and delivery. You will work with industry leading Hyperscaler Customers, contribute to industry changing technologies and projects. Coupled with direct touch to Nokia product development organizations, you will be joining a highly talented and supportive team.

• Work closely with Account teams and BU to develop and execute technical account strategies
• Develop close technical working relationships with Customers and effectively promote solutions offered by Nokia
• Provide BU feedback on Customer requirements to guide product direction and solutions alignment with customer business/network priorities
• Develop deep understanding of Customer's business and application
• Provide technical guidance and direction to Sales teams
• Drive and manage RFI, RFP, Demos, POC, NPI, test plan creation, and network design
• Develop tailored customer validation and simulation environments

• At least 10 years in various engineering roles and 5 years in customer facing roles
• Experience with Linux, Scripting and Dev Ops Development
• Expert Knowledge of switching and routing protocols
• Expert Knowledge of WAN, Data Center Fabric, Data Center Interconnect architectures
• Competence of the competitive vendor landscape
• Driven, self-motivated, and a "take-ownership" attitude
• Exceptional customer facing skills
• Good listening, verbal, written, presentation and project management skills
• Multifaceted and the ability to learn, adapt, and deliver quickly under pressure from many stakeholders
• Ability to work hands on when required in a laboratory environment, both in customer labs and Nokia labs

• B.S. Degree in Computer Networking or similar or equivalent experience required
• Optical and Wide Area Networking knowledge a plus
• Experience with Open Source Network Operating Systems

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. Nokia has received recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's 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. Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

US/Canada Nokia offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

• 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

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