As a New Product Introduction (NPI) Engineer at Nokia, you'll play a crucial role in driving the successful launch of cutting-edge network technologies. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you'll manage the end-to-end NPI process, from designing innovative network configurations to executing live product demonstrations and acceptance testing with customers. You'll thrive in a dynamic work environment that values creativity and collaboration, where your expert knowledge will directly influence customer satisfaction and product success. Engaging in hands-on workshops and fault analysis, you'll tackle complex challenges and contribute to continuous process improvements, making a tangible impact on our product offerings and market position. Join us and help shape the future of network technology! Your responsibilities:Lead and execute all aspects of New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring customer validation and acceptance. This includes developing and designing network configurations tailored to specific customer requirements.Conduct engaging product demonstrations and proof-of-concept trials to showcase new solutions, as well as executing comprehensive acceptance tests in both Nokia labs and customer environments.Facilitate workshops and perform fault analysis to resolve issues during NPI activities.Take ownership of technical solutions, ensuring successful implementation within customer projects, and utilize specialist knowledge to tackle complex network design and configuration challenges. Must Have Skills:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent, with a range of 1 to 7 years experienceHigh motivation to work with access network technologies and products, and technical work experience in FTTH, GPON, P2P, OSSKnowledge of network forwarding and routing (NRS1, CCNA, or equivalent) and experience with containerized platforms (Docker, Kubernetes) and Python or equivalentFamiliarity with Fixed Access Network (xPON) design principles (intent-based networking).Strong troubleshooting experience with real-world deployment issues (system-level, underlay/overlay, multi-vendor).Experience with automation and management platforms (YANG, REST, gNMI, Ansible, Python, API, YAML).Experienced with public cloud platforms such as GCP, AWS and AzureWorking knowledge of cloud-native technologies: Kubernetes, Docker, OpenShift, VMware, Openstack, container networking and AI/ML Knowledge Nice to have SkillsFamiliarity with Testing, Debugging and Quality Engineering principles.Good understanding on security tools and testing.Good understanding of Software Architecture / Design.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.Exposure to Telecommunication and Networking technologies.Understanding of web services, API, REST, RPC, and experience with Ansible or Python scripting