Job Description

As a Firmware Test engineer, you will be responsible to deliver quality output by executing product Firmware testing with laser focus on quality and adherence to project schedules. You will be expected to work in a cross-functional team environment to debug and resolve technical issues. You will be expected to bring up test automation framework for managing various optical instruments using third party vendor libraries and build product drivers, test cases from scratch for optical performance tests.



Being an integral member of the test team, deliver quality output by executing product Firmware testing with laser focus on quality and adherence to project schedules

To scope, plan and execute the test strategy in an Agile environment.
Execute test activities for sustenance releases to address field issues, feature enhancements, critical defect fixes through mix of white box and black box testing. Contribute to develop and manage test automation framework for utilizing various optical instruments (OSA, Oscilloscope, VOA, Optical switch, wave shaper etc.,) using third party vendor libraries and build product drivers, test cases from scratch for optical performance tests. Strategize with HW, ASIC, FW, ODVT and SW teams and proactively derive practical fixes which needs to be merged into development code base to create sustenance release(s) Perform Root Cause Analysis for customer found defects and enhance test plans to cover the customer scenarios. Ensure world-class quality for product and features being tested.

BS/MS with 2 to 5 years' experience in the area of telecom product testing in testing embedded telecommunication systems, Transponder/Muxponder, ROADM/DWDM technologies and relevant standards (OTN/SONET/SDH /ETH). Experience in working in a cross functional product development environment involved in testing carrier-class telecommunication products(s) Experience in working collaboratively with a geographically separated test team Experience in developing test strategy, test plans using system requirements, participating in requirement reviews, design reviews and test plan reviews Experience in using test equipment Optical analyzer, power meter, VOA, OSA, Optical Switch, Wave shaper, EDFAs, Traffic generators Experience in using defect tracking tools and test repository tools/applications Experience in Python is must, knowledge with Py-test is added advantage. Candidate must be a quick-learner and self-starter, energetic, flexible and positive. Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills are critical. Experience with JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, software version control (GIT) and bug tracking systems required. Experience in Test automation.

Employer Description

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.


We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:





One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.


We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.







Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Organization Description

Our optical network solutions deliver scaling without limits to enable network operators to deliver the foundational connectivity for your networked communications. Our solutions enable ever-greater scale to support new services and applications, while simplifying network operations and architectures, combined with secure network solutions from a trusted global supplier.


We provide the solutions to scale from the network edge across metro, national, long-haul and subsea networks, while simplifying network operations to let you build smarter, more automated networks that streamline service delivery and lower network TCO.


By enabling services such as 5G and packet services,supporting new service speeds of 400G, 800G and beyond, and the scale of C+L solutions to enable network scale with more efficient network architectures, we help you stay competitive and turn your optical networks into platforms that create value for your business and your customers.



Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.


We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:





One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg Workplace Pride Global Benchmark



At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.


We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.





Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.