Deepfield Senior Platform Software Engineer

NOKIA
$105488 till $195906 per annum * Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States
Sep 04, 2025
About Deepfield At Deepfield, we develop cutting-edge systems that safeguard and sustain the global internet. We build solutions that cover IP network intelligence, analytics and distributed denial of service (DDoS) security. Using our Deepfield portfolio, our customers can obtain unique, real-time network and services insight that can help them improve their network performance and security, and optimize their customers' experience for the 5G, cloud and IoT era. We are engaged in cutting-edge research at the intersection of data science, visualization, security, and network analytics. Come join us and help advance state-of-the-art network intelligence, analytics, and security! About The Role We are seeking a Senior Platform Software Developer to maintain the underlying data platform to the Defender DDoS Mitigation and Cloud Intelligence systems. The ideal candidate is passionate about developing software and great software architecture. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux skills, excellent written communication, and a keen understanding of distributed systems that process vast amounts of data efficiently. You should be comfortable working with both scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and compiled languages (e.g., Go, Rust, C). Responsibilities: Write code that runs on large clusters on trillions of data points daily Write clean and well tested code focused on solving the customer problem. Develop and maintain high-performance backend services using C/Python (with a touch of Rust). Optimize software for reliability, performance, and scalability. Design, implement, and maintain APIs. Work in a Linux environment, ensuring system stability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, effectively communicating technical concepts. Participate in code reviews. Contribute to architectural / design discussions. Debug, profile, and optimize applications to maximize system performance. Write clear, maintainable code and contribute to technical documentation. You have: Ability to contribute to a collaborative, dynamic, and diverse team Experience with distributed computing (or willingness to learn). Proficiency in compiled languages (C, Rust). Strong scripting skills (Python required, others a plus). Deep understanding of Linux systems, including networking, performance tuning, and debugging. Day-to-day experience in the shell (Linux, Git, etc) Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, quickly evolving, tech start-up environment Interest in new technologies and inquisitive nature Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and effectively. It would also be nice if you had: Experience working with large amounts of streaming or batch data Interest in new technologies and inquisitive nature. Experience leading a team or mentoring other engineers Familiarity with common networking protocols and terminology Familiarity with network operations (running networks) Come create the technology that helps the world act together Nokia 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. 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Additional Information US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to: 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.