Staff Optical Firmware Integration Engineer

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Posted Sep 30, 2026
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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 6+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The candidate will provide technical leadership in the validation of optical coherent pluggable firmware features and ensure interoperability. They will also drive AI/ML-driven test strategy transformations and conduct manual and automated testing within an Agile framework.

Job details

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 * 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 QUALIFICATIONS 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

What you’ll do

Requirements

The role requires 6+ years of experience in optical coherent module firmware validation and proficiency in Python programming. Candidates must have a deep understanding of optical hardware/software interfaces and hold a graduate equivalent degree.