Description
- BS/MS in Engineering with 6+ years of experience in validation of optical telecom products.
- Strong domain expertise in validation of Coherent Optics, Transponders, and standards: OTN (G.709), Ethernet (100G/400G/800G), CMIS and.
- Proven experience testing carrier-grade embedded systems in cross-functional and Agile environments.
- Hands-on experience with optical test equipment: Traffic testers,OSA, Optical Analyzer, Power Meter, VOA, Optical Switch, BER testers.
- Solid Python proficiency: experience with pytest-based automation frameworks preferred.
- Experience with test automation, Git, CI/CD integration, defect tracking, and test management tools.
- Experience collaborating with geographically distributed teams.
- Self-driven, quality-focused, and effective in fast-paced product environments.

Responsibilities

Own and define/participate in end-to-end validation strategy for coherent pluggable optics and transponder products features, ensuring carrier-class quality.
- Drive system-level, feature-level,



and regression test planning aligned with product architecture, standards, and customer use cases.
- Lead and execute complex validation using white-box and black-box testing across HW, ASIC, FW, and SW layers..
- Collaborate closely with HW, Optical, ASIC, FW, and SW teams to influence design for testability.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) of customer-found and field issues; enhance test coverage to prevent recurrence.
- Participate in the test automation strategy and roadmap, ensuring scalability and long-term maintainability.
- Ensure validation readiness, quality metrics, and release sign-off with clear risk assessment.

Qualifications
Impact

Impact is short-term and departmental/project in scope. Accountable for quality, accuracy and efficiency. Actions and errors can have functional area impact.

Scope & Contribution

Individual Contributor: Variety of complex tasks within area of responsibility, Demonstrates initiative & contributes t

📌 Sr Firmware Engineer (India)
🏢 Nokia Global
📍 India