Are you passionate about turning technical challenges into groundbreaking opportunities? We're seeking a highly skilled NPI (New Product Introduction Specialis to join our team and help us drive innovation in the exciting world of telecommunications. You'll be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, working on trials, demos, and proof-of-concept projects that will shape the future of mobile networking. If you have a deep understanding of IP routing protocols, signaling protocols, network management, and next-generation operations support systems, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Your technical expertise and pre-sales skills will be instrumental in securing new sales opportunities and delivering on complex projects. Join us and make a real impact!

You have:

• 12-15 years of experience in IP data networking.

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or a relevant technical degree

• 10 or more years’ experience in a role requiring understanding, designing and Implementing IP Routing technologies and networking protocols

• 10 or more years’ experience in designing & implementing Servers / Storage / Virtualized Networks in a decent sized Datacentre

• In-depth knowledge of network architecture, products, tools, and processes.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Knowledgeable on Virtualization, Cloud and Data Center concepts and related technologies.

• Hands on experience of Linux Operating Systems, including Red Hat, CentOS

• Hands-on experience working in virtualization environments including KVM, Openstack, Openshift, Kubernetes.

• At least knowledge of one or more cloud computing platforms VMWare, Cloud Stack, Open Stack

• Strong proficiency in networking protocols like MP-BGP, EVPN, OSPF and device architectures (NICs, routers, switches, virtual switches, network devices like load balancer, NAT, firewall, etc)

• Knowledgeable on scripting and mastering programming languages and techniques.

• Hands-on experience including design, build, deploy, troubleshooting & fault-finding, etc.

• Nokia SRA, Cisco CCIE, Juniper JNCIE or equivalent Certification are a plus.

• Linux/Unix shell and datacentre networking knowledge

• Works independently and effectively in his / her area of New Product Introduction by defining and running customer pre-sales activities such as: Product or Solution Demos, Lab Trials, Field Trials, Type Approvals on our products or solutions.

• Work in close coordination with Product Line Management and pre-sales teams to align technical solutions with customer expectations, and advise customers on Nokia-validated design best practices and architecture principles, persuading them to purchase our products and solutions.

• Interprets internal and external business challenges to improve New Product Introduction related processes and services. Also, integrate cross-domain expertise, including cloud and data center networking, and provide support as a trusted advisor.

• Solve complex problems through analytical thought and complex judgment.

• Supports end to end technical delivery management of POC and Demo projects/activities, from POC/demo kick off meeting up to delivery of demo and customer acceptance.

• Serves as key point of contact representing NPI team to the Pre-sales, Business Development Manager, project manager, local CE members and lab manager (Internal), as well as Customer. Work closely with NPI lead to ensure NPI resource is not overused/underused.

• Plan and manage the lab equipment together with NPI lead to ensure equipment in the lab are sufficient to support APAC region demo/POC.

• Supports all technical aspects of the project and delivers high customer satisfaction of NI products and solutions. High project management skills and technical aptitude required.

• Organize NPI sharepoint make sure all POC/Demo information is updated and ensure the reference of every POC/Demo performed is documented and updated accordingly.