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Jr. Software Engineer

NOKIA
$69,580 - $129,220 *Plus potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
United States, Illinois, Naperville
2000 West Lucent Lane (Show on map)
Dec 02, 2025

As a Jr. Software Engineer, you'll transform requirements into robust software solutions. This role involves defining and specifying requirements, creating conceptual models, and developing operational scenarios. You'll design, implement, and unit test software components such as device drivers, firmware, and hardware-related code. Additionally, you'll establish and maintain Software Configuration Management (SCM) practices, ensuring continuous integration and development using modern tools and infrastructure.

If you're passionate about building reliable software and applying systems engineering principles, this is your opportunity to innovate and grow.


  • Performs tasks independently with moderate guidance, following established policies and guidelines.
  • Analyzes information, makes decisions, and solves straightforward problems using professional expertise.
  • Translates concepts into actionable measures for the team or organizational unit.
  • Provides informal guidance to new team members on procedures and tasks.
  • Designs, develops, tests, and improves integrated hardware/software systems based on customer requirements.
  • Diagnoses and resolves complex issues (hardware, software, or combined) and recommends corrective actions.
  • Plans technical requirements and develops controlled software/hardware release packages.
  • Maintains product knowledge, applies quality standards, and supports process improvements, including emergency case handling.

Required skills:

  • Master's in Computer Science.
  • Makes decisions affecting own work within set parameters, elevates others.
  • Demonstrates initiative and adaptability to changing business environments.
  • Explains facts, practices, policies, etc. to external and internal parties.
  • Takes actions that respect the needs and contributions of others and reaches an agreement through flexibility and compromise.
  • Must possess C/C++ and Unix knowledge.

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Previous Nokia co-op or internship experience.


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.

About the Business Group
In Cloud and Network Services, as Nokia's growth engine, we create value for communication service providers and enterprise customers by leading the transition to cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models. Our inclusive team of dreamers, doers and disruptors push the limits from impossible to possible.
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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.
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