Systems Architect – Layer0 DWDM
Pubblicato il 23-08-2026 - Nokia in Vimercate
Job Description
In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise
Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.
As part of Nokia’s Optical Architecture group, you will have a unique opportunity to lead the design and architecture of novel optical DWDM communication systems. You will be responsible for architecting and implementing new software platforms in collaboration with our Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering and Software Development teams.
Develop innovative,
competitive product architectures and requirements for packet-optical telecommunications products based on understanding of business requirements, use cases and applicable industry standards (like ITU, IEEE). Consider trade-off between cost, function, capacity, and performance. The products to develop include optical network equipment, such as optical line systems, ROADMs, optical line interfaces/transponders/muxponders, OTN switches and other transport and switching network elements.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
- Work cooperatively with Product Line Management to define and clarify system & product concepts, features & requirements, including customer use cases and experience expectations.
- Translate the product requirements into system architectural specifications and requirements.
- Work closely with a team of architects and SW developers in establishing the SW architectural specifications.
- Lead the cross-funct