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AI Solutions Specialist

NOKIA
126,850.00 USD to 235,578.57 USD *Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles
United States, California
Oct 31, 2025
We are seeking an energetic and highly capable individual contributor to join the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Office as an AI Solutions Specialist. This role is central to accelerating the adoption and strategic implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across our internal and external customer base. The ideal candidate will be an AI evangelist, a workflow expert, and a strategic consultant who can translate complex business challenges into high-value AI-enabled solutions. AI Strategy Act as the primary AI evangelist both internally and externally, clearly articulating our AI vision, strategy, and value proposition to engineering teams, and customers. Develop and champion the strategic roadmap for AI adoption, focusing on areas with the highest potential Return on Investment (ROI) for both the company and our customers. Stay current with the rapidly evolving AI landscape, including machine learning models, MLOps practices, and relevant industry trends, to inform our product and solution strategy. Customer & Workflow Consulting Engage directly with internal and external customers to deeply understand their existing business processes, operational workflows, and pain points. Conduct detailed workflow analysis to isolate opportunities where AI-based applications can provide the most significant operational improvements, cost savings, or new revenue streams. Decipher complex technical and business challenges into easy-to-understand, actionable components and use cases. Develop compelling, data-driven business cases for proposed AI initiatives, outlining expected ROI, required resources, and implementation phases. Solution Enablement & Documentation Serve as the crucial bridge between customer needs and the development teams (internal and co-development partners). Document detailed functional and non-functional requirements for AI applications and integrations, clearly defining the problem, the possible solution, and the desired outcomes. Collaborate with engineering and product teams to guide the development and iteration of AI prototypes and final products. Facilitate co-development efforts with strategic customers, ensuring successful proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and pilot deployments. Required Skills & Experience Exceptional Energy and Communication: Must be an enthusiastic, dynamic communicator with the ability to inspire trust and excitement about AI technology across diverse audiences (technical, business, executive). Workflow Acumen: Proven ability to rapidly grasp complex operational workflows, identify inefficiencies, and articulate innovative, AI-centric solutions. Technical Grasp: Strong foundational understanding of AI, machine learning, and data science concepts, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value. Documentation Excellence: Superior ability to document complex requirements and concepts in a clear, concise, and structured manner. Educational Foundation: Bachelor's degree (do not care about discipline), key emphasis is on the candidate's cognitive ability to learn and apply technology and process analysis. Desired Traits Prior experience in a consulting, solutions architect, product management, or technical evangelist role, particularly within the networking or enterprise technology sector. Experience working directly with customers at different levels. A "builder" mindset with a focus on delivering tangible, measurable results and ROI. 3 to 4 years of relevant experience About Nokia Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together. We are a B2B technology innovation leader, pioneering networks that sense, think and act, putting the world's people, machines and devices in sync to create a more sustainable, productive and accessible future. Learn more about life at Nokia. About the Business Group A robust digital backbone is the unsung hero of modern life, underpinning everything from daily interactions to cloud computing and critical infrastructure. The Network Infrastructure team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in networking, tackling the toughest challenges and delivering innovative solutions. We deliver trusted, purpose-built IP, optical, fixed, and data center solutions that power the internet, drive the global economy, and support the mission-critical industries that keep the world running. 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.