Job Description We are excited to invite experienced Test QA Engineers to join our dynamic team, focusing on the Service Aggregation Router (SAR) family of products. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a best-in-class product line that is critical for mission-critical services in the Transport, Energy, and Public Sector markets. Our SAR solutions are renowned for their robust capability to seamlessly support everything from low-speed legacy interfaces to high-speed Ethernet interfaces, all operating over a highly secured IP/MPLS network. If you are passionate about ensuring the highest quality in cutting-edge networking technology and eager to make a significant impact on essential infrastructure, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our innovative team

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Develop, modify, and execute software test plans to ensure product quality and performance.
• Analyze and write test standards and procedures, maintaining thorough documentation of test results.
• Review test outcomes to verify functionality and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Collaborate with top engineers to apply academic knowledge to real-world challenges and drive innovation.
• Assist in refining customer requirements where appropriate to align testing with user needs.
• Create automated test cases to validate new hardware and software features in a Linux-based regression environment.
• Troubleshoot issues and work closely with testers and developers to investigate and resolve bugs.
• Learn and apply industry best practices in software development, configuration management, and quality assurance automation.

Key Skills And Experience You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. 3-4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with programming languages, preferably scripting languages such as TCL, Python, or Perl.
• Familiarity with source control tools like Git.
• Knowledge of networking protocols including IP/TCP, routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP), and/or signaling protocols (RSVP, LDP, Segment Routing)

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience with networking test tools such as IXIA, Spirent, or Wireshark.
• Knowledge of security protocols such as IpSec, MacSec, AnySec, Network Group Encryption, OpenSSL
• A solid understanding of networking and communications; experience with real-time software or operating systems is a plus.
• The ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively within a team. Hands-on experience with IP routers and/or IP testing tools, which would be a strong asset.

About Us Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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About The Business Group A robust digital backbone is the unsung hero of modern life, underpinning everything from daily interactions to cloud computing and critical infrastructure. The Network Infrastructure team is passionate about pushing the boundaries of what's possible in networking, tackling the toughest challenges and delivering innovative solutions.

We deliver trusted, purpose-built IP, optical, fixed, and data center solutions that power the internet, drive the global economy, and support the mission-critical industries that keep the world running.

Our recruitment process We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team Some of our benefits in Canada :

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

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