Nokia - Senior Firmware Engineer - ASIC/Ethernet Port

Description :

- BS/MS in Engineering with 5+ 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.

- Strong 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.

Skills and Experience :

Individual Contributor role :

- Variety of complex tasks within area of responsibility, Demonstrates initiative & contributes to problem solving.

- Acts with independence and discretion in routine matters.

- Makes decisions that affect own work.

Managerial/Supervisory :

- May act as Team Leader or Project Leader with some direct supervisory responsibilities in addition to own work assignments.

- Variety of complex tasks within area of responsibility.

- Acts with independence and discretion in routine matters. Makes decisions that affect own work.

Innovation :

- Performs routine activites to meet departmental/project objectives.

- Requires moderate supervision.

- Applies commonly recognised concepts within their field of expertise.

- Shares knowledge with less experienced peers or have high collegial interaction.

- Raises innovative ideas. Demonstrates adaptability to changing business environments.

- Is willing to take on new roles or jobs appropriate to skill set in different environments and/or locations.

Communication :

- Works to influence others to accept job functions view/practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. May conduct briefings with senior leaders within the job function. May at times be required to negotiate regarding operational issues. Has cross-cultural knowledge and global mindset

Knowledge & Experience :

- Established skills and knowledge of theory and principles within a professional discipline. Uses functionally specific knowledge.

- Typically 3 to 5 years directly related experience and a graduate equivalent degree.