2 months ago
Canada (city not specified)Senior
Responsibilities
- Act as the quality gatekeeper for coherent pluggable optical firmware delivery through feature validation and interoperability testing.
- Develop and execute manual and automated test strategies for CMIS-compliant coherent optical modules.
- Enhance existing Python scripts and design new automated test cases.
- Analyze test reports, allocate firmware bugs, reproduce customer field issues, and conduct deep investigations.
- Provide on-site support for optical firmware System Integration Testing in the Ottawa laboratory, including test equipment and optical component setup.
- Use AI-driven testing tools and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve testing workflows and efficiency.
- Document test procedures and results for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- Typically 3–5 years of directly related experience.
- A graduate-equivalent degree.
- Deep expertise in optical module test technologies and firmware validation for coherent optical modules, including ZR/ZR+, DWDM, and CMIS-based pluggables.
- Understanding of 400G/800G ZR/ZR+ coherent optical technologies and CMIS specifications.
- Proficiency in Python programming, automation, and test frameworks.
- Understanding of optical module hardware/software interfaces including I2C, I3C, UART, and SGMII.
- Hands-on experience with optical transmitter and receiver characteristics, digital diagnostics, and optical module performance.
- Experience with data center operations, telecommunications traffic generation, optical test equipment, and log analysis.
- Strong analytical capabilities and extensive hands-on laboratory experience.
Benefits
- On-site work in the Ottawa office/lab is required at least three days per week.
- The role includes hands-on access to an optical firmware System Integration Test laboratory.
About Nokia
Nokia builds telecom network equipment and software—covering mobile (4G/5G RAN and core), IP and optical networking, fixed access, and related services—for communications service providers, enterprises, and governments. The company also conducts advanced research through Nokia Bell Labs. Founded in 1865 and headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Nokia is a public company with global operations and long-standing relationships with major mobile network operators worldwide.