R&D Engineer – AI Studio at Nokia – Canada Are you a driven engineer who thrives on applying research to real‑world solutions? Do you enjoy the challenge of translating theoretical findings into tangible products and services? If so, we invite you to join our team as an Applied R&D Engineer. In this role, you will conduct targeted research to directly impact the specification, design, development, and improvement of our products, services, systems, tools, and processes. You will integrate, verify, test, and modify software, hardware, and system components, leveraging innovative solutions to meet specific requirements and specifications. We encourage you to apply and join our team of passionate engineers who are making a differenceYou will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of cutting‑edge data and AI infrastructure, enabling seamless data processing, governance, and integration for Nokia’s next generation products. This is an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with modern data engineering principles while working in a collaborative and innovative environment.ResponsibilitiesPlatform Development Support : Assist in implementing dynamic data onboarding processes and maintaining the semantic layer exposed to the data catalog. Contribute to the integration of data governance policies to ensure compliance with regulatory and business requirements.Data Infrastructure & Compute Pipelines : Help design and maintain pipelines for real‑time and batch data processing, supporting MLOps and LLM workflow. Collaborate with senior team members to optimize compute environments for hybrid deployments (on‑premise and cloud).Data Lakehouse & Mesh Implementation : Work on integrating data lakehouse solutions for scalable analytics. Learn and contribute to data mesh principles to enable seamless data combinations for various use cases.Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement : Support senior engineers in collaborating with cross‑functional teams, including product management and architecture. Participate in customer engagements to understand and solve industry‑specific pain points.Continuous Delivery & Operational Excellence : Assist in ensuring continuous delivery (CD) readiness for platform updates and deployments. Contribute to modular and flexible solutions by maintaining clear metadata and content separation.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related fields (or equivalen work experience).1‑3 years of experience in developing enterprise software, data engineering, cloud platforms, or related fieldFamiliarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid compute architectures.Basic understanding of data governance, lineage, and quality management.Exposure to MLOps workflows and LLM deployment is a plusHands‑on experience with programming languages like Python, Java, or Go.Familiarity with data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Kafka, Flink) is desirable.Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a desire to learn and grow in the telecom AI space.Come create the technology that helps the world act togetherNokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.What we offer 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.Inclusion & Diversity Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer.Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by EthisphereGender‑Equality Index by BloombergAt 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.Additional Information US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:Corporate Retirement Savings PlanHealth and dental benefitsShort‑term disability, and long‑term disabilityLife insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base payOptional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)Paid time off for holidays and vacationEmployee Stock Purchase PlanTuition Assistance PlanAdoption assistanceEmployee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource ProgramThe above benefits exclude students.Disclaimer for US/CanadaNokia 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. 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