Which engineering fundamentals become painfully important only after you start working on Nokia-scale systems?

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I’ve worked on full-stack systems, APIs, databases, and performance optimization. I want to understand which deeper foundations, networking protocols, concurrency, C/C++, Linux internals, distributed systems, or real-time constraints are truly critical for Nokia-scale products.

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Souvik B. asked a question to András L.

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Date asked: Friday, January 23, 2026

Last reviewed: Friday, January 23, 2026

András L.

Hi,

For Nokia-scale products, networking protocols, distributed systems, real-time constraints, C/C++, concurrency, and Linux internals are all truly critical. Networking protocols and distributed systems are fundamental for building the resilient, scalable, and interconnected infrastructure that forms the backbone of telecommunications. C/C++ and Linux internals are essential for achieving the extreme performance, low latency, and resource efficiency required in carrier-grade systems. Concurrency is vital for handling the massive parallel processing demands, ensuring high throughput and responsiveness in real-time environments. These areas collectively ensure the robustness, speed, and reliability demanded by global communication networks.

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Friday, January 23, 2026

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