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Nokia

Client Chief Technology Officer

Bellevue, WA

The Nokia Client Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a senior, customer-facing technology leader ... Deep expertise across telecom domains (RAN, Transport, Core, OSS/BSS, Cloud-Native architectures ...

Nokia

Client Chief Technology Officer

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$156K - $291K/yr

The Nokia Client Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a senior, customer-facing technology leader ... Deep expertise across telecom domains (RAN, Transport, Core, OSS/BSS, Cloud-Native architectures ...

Carepool

Chief Technology Officer

Denver, CO · On-site

Join as CTO for our software engineering department as we scale! As a tech company ourselves, this is a crucial role. We offer competitive compensation with sizeable equity option negotiable. We're a ...

City of Gastonia, NC

CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Gastonia, NC · On-site

$101K - $162K/yr

Second Avenue), Gastonia, NC Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 01742 Department: Information ... Exempt General Definition of Work The City of Gastonia is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) ...

IO Global

Chief Technology Officer

Longmont, CO · On-site

Working at the intersection of strategy and code, the CTO partners with the CEO to define the engineering direction, align the CPO and COO to keep the roadmap sound and moving at pace, and work with ...

New Classrooms

Chief Technology Officer

$183K - $256K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description Important note about this position: This role is built for ... ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) who is, first and foremost, a ...

IO Global

Chief Technology Officer

Longmont, CO · On-site

Working at the intersection of strategy and code, the CTO partners with the CEO to define the engineering direction, align the CPO and COO to keep the roadmap sound and moving at pace, and work with ...

Solar Mason

Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Scranton, PA · On-site +1

We are in search of a visionary and experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead our technological development. The successful candidate will work alongside other top executives and will have a ...

IO Global

Chief Technology Officer

Longmont, CO

Working at the intersection of strategy and code, the CTO partners with the CEO to define the engineering direction, align the CPO and COO to keep the roadmap sound and moving at pace, and work with ...

IO Global

Chief Technology Officer

Longmont, CO

Working at the intersection of strategy and code, the CTO partners with the CEO to define the engineering direction, align the CPO and COO to keep the roadmap sound and moving at pace, and work with ...

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How much do full time cto telecom jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time cto telecom in the United States is $166,511.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $132,000.00 and $195,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Cto Telecom vs Network Engineer?

AspectFull Time Cto TelecomNetwork Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's in Telecommunications, IT, or related field; certifications like CCNA, CCNPBachelor's in Computer Science, IT, or related; certifications like CCNA, CCNP
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, telecom companies, large-scale infrastructure sitesData centers, corporate offices, network operation centers
Industry UsageTelecom service providers, large telecom corporationsIT firms, telecom companies, network service providers

While both roles require networking certifications and involve working with telecommunications infrastructure, a Full Time Cto Telecom typically oversees telecom operations at a strategic level, whereas a Network Engineer focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining network systems. The Cto Telecom role is more managerial and strategic, while the Network Engineer is more technical and hands-on.

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Client Chief Technology Officer

Client Chief Technology Officer

Nokia

Bellevue, WA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Nokia rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 96 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

The Nokia Client Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a senior, customer-facing technology leader responsible for defining and governing end-to-end solution strategies for a large Communications Service Provider (CSP). Acting as Nokia's principal technical advisor, the role partners closely with the Account Executive to ensure alignment between the customer's business goals, transformation agenda, and Nokia's technology roadmap.

This role leads strategic technical engagements with customer CxOs and senior technical leaders, drives cross-Business Group (BG) architecture alignment, and fosters innovation and co-creation across network, cloud, and IT domains. The Client CTO ensures architectural coherence, delivers measurable business value, and provides strategic feedback to Nokia's product and R&D teams to influence future technology direction.

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.

Must have

  • 15+ years of experience in the telecommunications industry, including a CTO, Chief Architect, or equivalent strategic technical role.

  • Deep expertise across telecom domains (RAN, Transport, Core, OSS/BSS, Cloud-Native architectures) and CSP transformation challenges.

  • Proven experience supporting Tier-1 telecom operators in senior, customer-facing technical leadership roles.

  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at CxO level.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive alignment in a complex, matrix organization.

  • Solid understanding of emerging trends such as AI, automation, advanced connectivity (5G-A / 6G), cybersecurity, edge computing, and sustainability.

Would be nice if you have 

  • Existing relationships with CSP CxOs and senior technical stakeholders.

  • Experience in customer co-creation initiatives, innovation programs, or Bell Labs-style research collaboration.


     

  • Act as Nokia's primary technical leader and trusted advisor for the customer, maintaining a deep understanding of their business strategy, technology roadmap, and transformation priorities.

  • Define, govern, and communicate end-to-end solution architectures across network, cloud, and IT domains, ensuring cross-BG alignment.

  • Lead the development of multi-year technology roadmaps and transformation plans aligned with the customer's business and network evolution.

  • Engage with customer CxOs, enterprise architects, and engineering leaders to jointly drive technology adoption, innovation initiatives, and strategic use cases.

  • Collaborate with Bell Labs, BG product and R&D, pre-sales, and delivery teams to align innovation, co-creation, and solution programs with customer needs.

  • Support value-based selling through business cases, ROI/TCO models, and technology assessments for both network and enterprise opportunities.

  • Lead or contribute to executive briefings, innovation workshops, white papers, and executive review meetings.

  • Monitor industry trends, standards, and competitive landscapes to inform architectural decisions and future technology direction

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