Hi Rana! I’m exploring junior software roles and was curious, what made Nokia the right place for you?

Hi Donovan, great to connect! That’s an interesting question. For me personally, what attracted me to Nokia was its open and collaborative culture, along with the opportunity to learn and engage with stakeholders on a truly global scale. The company also places a strong emphasis on employee well-being and work-life balance, which is especially important to me as a working mum!

Hope that helps, and always here if you have any further questions 😃

Rana

Thank you, Rana, I really appreciate you sharing that. The emphasis on open collaboration and well-being really stood out to me, especially hearing it from your personal experience.

From your perspective as a Talent Acquisition Partner, what qualities or signals tend to stand out most in early-career software engineers who do well at Nokia? I’m always looking to align my growth with what teams genuinely value.

Hello everyone, I wanted to briefly follow up on my earlier question. I’d genuinely value hearing different perspectives on what tends to help early-career software engineers succeed at Nokia, especially from a technical and team standpoint.

Hi @Donovan,

Nokia is an exceptional place for software professionals due to the opportunity to contribute to technologies that connect billions globally, offering unparalleled scale and real-world impact. The company's deep commitment to innovation and its rich history in telecommunications provide a dynamic environment for continuous learning and professional growth, especially for junior engineers.

We offer junior software roles the direct involvement in shaping the future of connectivity through its leadership in 5G deployment and pioneering 6G research. Engineers contribute to integrating AI/ML for network automation, optimization, and new service creation, driving innovation in a rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape. This provides a unique opportunity to develop expertise in critical, fast-growing technologies with global impact.

Regards,

LA

Thank you @András L. I appreciate you taking the time to share that perspective. The emphasis on large-scale impact and early exposure to real systems really stood out to me. From your experience, what tends to be the biggest adjustment or learning curve for junior engineers when they first start working on systems at this scale?

Hi Donovan,

The biggest adjustment for junior engineers on large-scale systems is often managing the inherent complexity. It's crucial to start with easy, simple parts of the system and learn step-by-step, rather than attempting to absorb everything at once. Prioritize understanding the theoretical basics before diving into practical tasks, as this builds a solid foundation. Having an experienced senior colleague to guide and mentor you through this learning curve is invaluable. This structured approach facilitates effective integration and growth within complex environments.

Best regards,

LA

Thank you, @András L. I appreciate you taking the time to explain this so clearly. The emphasis on starting with simpler components, building a strong theoretical foundation, and learning step-by-step makes a lot of sense. That’s exactly the approach I try to take when working through complex problems, and it’s encouraging to hear how much mentorship and structured learning are valued at Nokia.

Thanks again for sharing your perspective; it’s been invaluable.

@Nick M., @Rahul K.: you might want to share your perspectives too!

@Sandrine H. Thank you for the added perspectives!