What key skills does Nokia value in software engineers? I'd like to align my profile better with your expectations.

Thank you very much for your excellent question, Harshitha. I apologize for the delayed response – life starts slowly after the holiday season, but I'm glad to address your query now.

One of the great things about a company the size of Nokia is the diversity of teams working on a wide range of products, each requiring different skill sets. To give you an idea of the scale, just the Hungarian site alone has over 2000 employees, with the majority working in various R&D (product development) teams. Some teams, particularly those working on products for previous generation networks, require a deep understanding of specific technologies and a willingness to dive deep into specialized topics. On the other hand, teams involved in green-field development need great flexibility and an eagerness to learn and apply new technologies on a daily basis.

While there's no absolute list of skills you must have for Nokia, I believe the following abilities are generally important for software engineers here:

• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Debugging and troubleshooting
• Test-driven development and automated testing (This is particularly crucial as Nokia is a telco company, and many of our products have very strict availability requirements. Just think of an emergency call feature – it can be a matter of life and death in certain situations.)
• Collaboration and teamwork skills, including proficiency with version control systems, software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum), and strong communication skills

In the teams I interact with more closely, these additional skills are also valuable:

• Cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
• Containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

However, perhaps the most important skill of all is adaptability and a willingness to learn new technologies. The tech landscape is constantly evolving, and we need engineers who can grow and adapt with it.

I hope this information helps you align your profile with Nokia's expectations. It might seem like a lot at first glance, but remember – the most important thing is to be open-minded and willing to learn. With that attitude, everything else will come with time and experience!