Director, SW Development

As a Director, Software Development in Nokia Defense, you are accountable for developing and delivering SW for Connectivity products and solutions. You will be driving the de velopment and delivery of secure, mission-critical software solutions in collaboration with our defense customers. You will build a high-performing software development unit, advance software innovation, and ensuring successful execution of product and customer commitments.

Nokia Defense develops secure, resilient, and mission-critical communication solutions for defense and government customers. Our solutions combine advanced radio technologies, secure networking, software platforms, cloud-native architectures, sensing capabilities, and next-generation communications systems to support demanding operational environments.

Qualifications

- Strong knowledge of the Connectivity domain including Radio, Core and/or Network Management systems
- M. Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering
- Over 10 years of R&D leadership experience in software development within telecommunications or defense sectors
- Demonstrated skills in successful technology innovation and/or co-creation with customers
- Deep understanding of generative AI technologies and modern software engineering practices
- Experience leveraging AI and automation to improve software development productivity and quality
- You have demonstrated flexibility and capability to work in agile and changing environment
- Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.
- Experience driving organizational transformation, business growth, and operational excellence.
- You have English and Finnish or Swedish language skills
- Candidate needs to pass/have a valid Finnish security clearance check.

Preferred Experience

- Experience operating in security-sensitive or mission-critical environments.
- Experience with secure communications systems, tactical networking, command-and-control environments.
- Experience in collaborating with armed forces, NATO-related organizations, or defense industry partners.
- Demonstrated success in delivering complex customer-facing programs and products.