28 days ago
Ottawa, CanadaMid Level / Senior
Responsibilities
- Validate firmware features and interoperability for Nokia coherent optical pluggable modules.
- Develop and execute test strategies for CMIS-compliant coherent modules using manual and automated testing.
- Enhance existing Python scripts and create new automated test-case scripts.
- Analyze test reports, allocate firmware bugs, reproduce customer field issues, and conduct deep investigations.
- Set up test equipment and optical components and provide on-site support for the Ottawa Optical Firmware System Integration Test lab.
- Use AI/ML testing toolkits to improve testing processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows.
- Document test procedures and results for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of optical coherent technologies, including 400G/800G ZR/ZR+ and DWDM.
- Direct experience validating firmware for optical coherent modules and ZR/ZR+, DWDM, and CMIS-based pluggable modules.
- Proficiency in Python programming, automation, and test frameworks.
- Knowledge of CMIS specifications and 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.
- Typically 3–5 years of directly related experience and a graduate equivalent degree.
Benefits
- On-site work in the Ottawa office/lab is required at least three days per week.
- The role provides hands-on work in an Optical Firmware System Integration Test laboratory.
About Infinera
Infinera builds optical networking systems and coherent optical engines, plus automation software and services, for telecom carriers, cloud and data center operators, cable/MSOs, and enterprises. The company designs and manufactures advanced optical semiconductors and pluggable modules for metro, long‑haul, and submarine transport networks. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Infinera is now part of Nokia after operating as a NASDAQ‑listed public company.