1 month ago
Ottawa, CanadaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Lead validation of optical coherent pluggable firmware features and interoperability.
- Act as the quality gatekeeper for optical coherent pluggable firmware delivery.
- Develop and execute test strategies for CMIS-compliant coherent modules using manual and automated testing.
- Enhance existing Python scripts and create new test-case scripts and automation.
- Analyze test reports, allocate firmware bugs, and reproduce and investigate customer field issues.
- Provide on-site support for the Ottawa optical Firmware System Integration Test lab, including test equipment and optical component setup.
- Use existing AI toolkits to improve AI-powered testing processes and collaborate on AI-driven test strategy transformation.
- Collaborate with firmware, hardware systems, optical systems, and other cross-functional teams to improve testing workflows.
- Document test procedures and results for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- Deep expertise in optical module test technologies and extensive hands-on laboratory experience.
- Strong understanding of optical coherent technologies, including 400G/800G ZR/ZR+ and DWDM.
- Solid experience validating firmware for optical coherent modules and CMIS-based pluggable modules.
- Proficiency in Python, including Python automation and test frameworks.
- Knowledge of CMIS specifications.
- Deep 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.
- Typically 6+ years of directly related experience and a graduate equivalent degree.
- Ability to work on-site in the Ottawa office/lab at least three days per week.
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.