Firmware Integration and Test Engineer
Posted 16 Sep 2026
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- Expected experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
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The successful candidate will possess deep and wide expertise in optical module test technologies, strong analytical capabilities, and extensive hands-on laboratory experience. You will work in Agile style together with Firmware (FW) team, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Hardware Systems, Optical System Group, and other business units to deliver industry-leading optical module firmware.
Responsibilities
Being quality gatekeeper of Nokia optical coherent pluggable firmware delivery by validating firmware feature validation and interoperability
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Working with scrum team in Agile style, developing and executing test strategies for CMIS-compliant coherent modules, conducting manual/auto testing. Enhance existing Python scripts and design new test cases script via fluent python coding skill
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Analyze test reports to allocate firmware bug, including customer field issue reproduction and deep investigation
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Provide reliable on-site support for the optical Firmware System Integration Test (SIT) Ottawa lab, including setup of test equipment and optical components, 3+days/week is required in our office/lab
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Adapt to AI/ML-driven test strategy transformation via utilizing existing AI toolkits to drive AI powered testing process enhancements, share and consume AI tools and skills with colleagues and teams
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline testing workflows and improve efficiency.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline testing workflows and improve efficiency.
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Document test procedures and results for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
You have:
Strong understanding of Optical Coherent technologies (400G/800G ZR/ZR+), and solid experience in Firmware Validation of Optical Coherent Modules (ZR/ZR+, DWDM, CMIS-based pluggable)
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Proficient in Python programming, knowledge of Python automation and test frameworks
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Knowledge of CMIS specifications
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Deep understanding of optical module HW/SW interface including I2C/I3C, UART, SGMII
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Hands-on experience of optical transmitter/Receiver characteristics and digital diagnostics, familiar with module optical performance
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Experience with data center operation
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Hands-on telecommunication traffic generation, optical test equipment, and log analysis
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Typically, 3-5 years directly related experience and a graduate equivalent degree