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Staff Optical Firmware Integration Engineer

@ Nokia

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Ottawa, Ontario

On-siteFull-time6+ years experience
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Overview

Nokia is hiring a Staff Optical Firmware Integration Engineer to validate firmware features and interoperability for optical coherent pluggable modules. The work includes developing Python test scripts, running SIT in the Ottawa lab, and analyzing test reports, with 3+ days per week required in the office/lab.

Responsibilities:

  • Validate optical coherent pluggable firmware features and interoperability
  • Develop and execute test strategies for CMIS-compliant modules
  • Enhance Python test scripts and design new test cases
  • Analyze test reports and reproduce customer field issues
  • Provide on-site support for the Ottawa SIT lab

Requirements summary:

  • 6+ years of directly related experience
  • Graduate-equivalent degree
  • Experience validating 400G/800G ZR/ZR+ coherent modules
  • Proficient in Python automation and test frameworks
  • Knowledge of CMIS and optical module HW/SW interfaces

Tools & skills

Optical test equipmentPython

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Employer posting date
2026-09-28
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-19

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience6+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingLaboratory, Office
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationMaster’s degree (preferred)

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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

  • Technical leadership in validation of Optical Coherent Pluggable firmware features and interoperability
  • 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
  • Drive 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 and test procedures and results for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing

Knowledge & Experience

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)

  1. Proficient in Python programming, knowledge of Python automation and test frameworks
  2. Knowledge of CMIS specifications
  3. Deep understanding of optical module HW/SW interface including I2C/I3C, UART, SGMII
  4. Hands-on experience of optical transmitter/Receiver characteristics and digital diagnostics, familiar with module optical performance
  5. Experience with data center operation
  6. Hands-on telecommunication traffic generation, optical test equipment, and log analysis
  7. Typically, 6+ years directly related experience and a graduate equivalent degree

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