Designs cloud and AI solutions for key customers by translating business needs into technical requirements, leading architecture discussions, and collaborating with sales, product, engineering, and customers. Provides expertise in networking, optics, and AI; supports sales positioning; contributes to product roadmaps; manages multiple projects; and builds customer relationships while driving solution delivery and continuous improvement.
As a Cloud and AI Architect, you will play a pivotal role in identifying business opportunities, defining technical requirements, and collaborating with sales and product teams to deliver innovative solutions. Your technical prowess, especially in routing, switching, and AI, will be key to engaging with highly technical customers and driving the success of our cloud-based offerings.
Responsibilities
About the Team
- Work closely with key cloud accounts to understand their business needs and pain points, and translate these into technical requirements.
- Engage in co-development activities, collaborating with internal teams and customers to design and implement innovative solutions.
- Lead architecture-level discussions with technical customers, demonstrating a deep understanding of IP networking, optics, and AI technologies.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in cloud computing and AI to ensure our solutions remain cutting-edge.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to sales teams, helping them position our products effectively in the market.
- Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to the team, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous growth.
- Collaborate with product teams to define and refine product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar product or customer-facing role, preferably in the cloud computing or AI industry.
- Strong technical background, with expertise in routing, switching, and AI technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to lead architecture-level discussions and provide technical guidance to customers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including sales, product, and engineering.
- A proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with a track record of driving successful outcomes in complex projects.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.
- A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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Our recruitment process
We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.
If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
Some of our benefits in US:
- 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.
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