Sr Optical Firmware Integration Engineer

@ Nokia

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Overview

Nokia (NILightPath) is hiring a Senior Optical Firmware Integration Engineer to validate coherent optical module firmware and act as quality gatekeeper for pluggable firmware delivery. The role works in Agile with the firmware team, runs manual and automated tests with Python, and supports the Ottawa SIT lab on site at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

Validate optical coherent module firmware and interoperability
Develop and execute test strategies and Python test scripts
Analyze test reports and reproduce customer field issues
Provide on-site support for the Ottawa SIT lab

Requirements summary:

3 to 5 years of directly related experience
Deep knowledge of 400G/800G ZR/ZR+ optical coherent technologies
Proficient in Python programming and test frameworks
Knowledge of CMIS specifications
Hands-on experience with optical test equipment and log analysis

Tools & skills

Python optical test equipment

Benefits mentioned

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Source and dates

Employer career site / ATS feed · oraclecloud

Employer posting date: 2026-09-23
First seen by our source: 2026-10-08
Source record updated: 2026-10-22

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Job details

Seniority	Senior
Department	Engineering
Experience	3+ years
Hours per week	40 (estimated)
Travel	air: none · ground: none
Work setting	Laboratory, Office
Position	Sitting and standing
Physical demands	physical low · computer high
Languages	English
Education	Bachelor’s degree (required)

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Job description

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.

NILightPath

Being quality gatekeeper of Nokia optical coherent pluggable firmware delivery by validating firmware feature validation and interoperability
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
Analyze test reports to allocate firmware bug, including customer field issue reproduction and deep investigation
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
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
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline testing workflows and improve efficiency.
Document test procedures and results for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

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)

Proficient in Python programming, knowledge of Python automation and test frameworks
Knowledge of CMIS specifications
Deep understanding of optical module HW/SW interface including I2C/I3C, UART, SGMII
Hands-on experience of optical transmitter/Receiver characteristics and digital diagnostics, familiar with module optical performance
Experience with data center operation
Hands-on telecommunication traffic generation, optical test equipment, and log analysis
Typically, 3-5 years directly related experience and a graduate equivalent degree