Diagnostics Software Development Eng
Nokia, Westford, MA, United States
Job Description
Join Nokia's IP Networking team as a Diagnostics Engineer and play a key role in shaping the future of high-performance networking solutions.
You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge boot and diagnostics software for our Ethernet switching and routing products, serving the needs of service providers, data centers, and enterprises. Collaborating closely with a diverse team of product line managers, hardware and software engineers, and manufacturing test engineers, you will contribute to the delivery of innovative, reliable, and high-performance hardware platforms.
NIDC2026
Responsibilities
In this highly visible role as a Diagnostics Engineer, you will:
Design and develop component and system-level diagnostics software for systems, PCBA, and FPGAs for engineering design validation and for manufacturing testing.
Author functional diagnostics which provide the highest level of test coverage with fault isolation at the component level.
Create bring-up utilities to aid in initial hardware validation
Validate prototype platforms before they are distributed to other cross-functional groups.
Provide inputs to the hardware team during the design phase and collaborate with HW design, SW development and manufacturing teams.
Develop and execute detailed test plans to validate diagnostics software.
Support diagnostics regression testing and diagnostics release testing.
Contribute to continuous improvement of procedures and practices for high-quality and reliable diagnostic systems.
Provide diagnostic support for both newly released and legacy products to optimize manufacturing yields.
Provide diagnostic support for manufacturing test and product sustaining teams.
Qualifications
BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience implementing diagnostics for engineering and/or manufacturing test environments.
Strong test and debug skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
Excellent C/C++ programming skills
Proficiency in reading product hardware schematics, component specifications and performing digital circuit analysis
Familiarity with CPU / peripheral interfaces such as I2C, PCIe, SPI, etc.
Low-level hardware programming, and driver-level or embedded software skills/experience
Effective communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Scripting experience in a Linux environment
Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and packet test platforms
Experience with UBoot/Linux low-level software development
Familiarity with s/w version-control tools like GIT
Fundamental understanding of Makefiles, compilers, and/or linkers.
It would be nice if you also had:
OS and Kernel development experience
Experience in debugging, developing, and testing in the Linux kernel
About Us
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.
About the Team
Some of our benefits in US:
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
Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.
All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
Join Nokia's IP Networking team as a Diagnostics Engineer and play a key role in shaping the future of high-performance networking solutions.
You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge boot and diagnostics software for our Ethernet switching and routing products, serving the needs of service providers, data centers, and enterprises. Collaborating closely with a diverse team of product line managers, hardware and software engineers, and manufacturing test engineers, you will contribute to the delivery of innovative, reliable, and high-performance hardware platforms.
NIDC2026
Responsibilities
In this highly visible role as a Diagnostics Engineer, you will:
Design and develop component and system-level diagnostics software for systems, PCBA, and FPGAs for engineering design validation and for manufacturing testing.
Author functional diagnostics which provide the highest level of test coverage with fault isolation at the component level.
Create bring-up utilities to aid in initial hardware validation
Validate prototype platforms before they are distributed to other cross-functional groups.
Provide inputs to the hardware team during the design phase and collaborate with HW design, SW development and manufacturing teams.
Develop and execute detailed test plans to validate diagnostics software.
Support diagnostics regression testing and diagnostics release testing.
Contribute to continuous improvement of procedures and practices for high-quality and reliable diagnostic systems.
Provide diagnostic support for both newly released and legacy products to optimize manufacturing yields.
Provide diagnostic support for manufacturing test and product sustaining teams.
Qualifications
BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience implementing diagnostics for engineering and/or manufacturing test environments.
Strong test and debug skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
Excellent C/C++ programming skills
Proficiency in reading product hardware schematics, component specifications and performing digital circuit analysis
Familiarity with CPU / peripheral interfaces such as I2C, PCIe, SPI, etc.
Low-level hardware programming, and driver-level or embedded software skills/experience
Effective communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Scripting experience in a Linux environment
Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and packet test platforms
Experience with UBoot/Linux low-level software development
Familiarity with s/w version-control tools like GIT
Fundamental understanding of Makefiles, compilers, and/or linkers.
It would be nice if you also had:
OS and Kernel development experience
Experience in debugging, developing, and testing in the Linux kernel
About Us
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.
About the Team
Some of our benefits in US:
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
Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.
All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.