Customer Engineering Associate

Nokia • Dallas, TX

13d • $74,102 - $137,619

About The Position

Nokia is hiring an early-career Customer Engineering Associate for its Network Infrastructure Hyperscaler Customer Engineering team. The role offers hands-on experience designing and delivering large-scale networks across Fixed Networks, IP Routing and Switching, and DWDM Optical Transport. Associates learn from experienced engineers while building technical and customer-facing skills and contributing to infrastructure behind the internet. Depending on the assignment, the work may involve optical networks, fixed-network PON access solutions, or IP routing and switching platforms. The position provides opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and customers in an international environment, including opportunities to travel.

Requirements

• Interest in technology, problem-solving, and working with customers.
• Motivation to work in an international company and adapt to the opportunities and challenges of digital change.
• Clear communication and teamwork skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Openness to seeking, receiving, and acting on feedback.
• Initiative, flexibility, and commitment.
• Analytical thinking and curiosity about how systems work.
• Desire to continue learning, developing, and growing.
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and Visio.
• Willingness to use Nokia-approved AI tools, including Claude, Copilot, Cursor, and Glean, as part of learning and work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Nice To Haves

• Recent graduates and candidates beginning their careers are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Learn network protocols and design principles used to create modern networks.
• Create documentation explaining how networks should be built and how they were implemented.
• Help test and validate networks before customer delivery.
• Develop configurations that tailor Nokia equipment to customer requirements.
• Learn from experienced engineers and build a foundation in network technologies.
• Participate in the network lifecycle, from design and configuration through testing and customer delivery.
• Apply creative thinking to engineering challenges and collaborate with colleagues and customers.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life.
• Professional development events and networking opportunities.
• Well-being programs, including a confidential Personal Support Service available 24/7 to employees and their families.
• Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization.
• Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for career development.
• A learning environment that fosters personal growth and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level