Deep Packet Inspection QA Student

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global telecommunications company in Ottawa is seeking candidates for a position within their Application Assurance team. Ideal candidates will hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and possess hands-on experience with Linux-based systems. Key responsibilities include developing automated test cases and working closely with team members to identify and resolve software defects. Attention to detail and strong software development skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Currently a candidate for a master's or bachelor's degree from an accredited school in Canada.
• Hands-on experience with Linux-based systems.
• Knowledge of computer networking protocols (i.e., TCP/IP).

Responsibilities

• Contribute as an integral member of the Application Assurance team.
• Verify detection mechanisms for popular applications.
• Develop automated test cases in a Linux-based environment.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Linux-based systems

Knowledge of TCP/IP

Excellent software development skills

Attention to detail

Quick learner and self-starter

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Wireshark

Job description

Number of Position(s): 3
Duration: 4+ Months
Date: May 4th - Aug 28th, 2026
Location: On-site in Ottawa, ON.

Qualifications

• Currently a candidate for a master’s degree, or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.
• Hands-on experience with Linux-based systems.
• Knowledge of computer networking protocols (i.e., TCP/IP).
• Excellent software development skill set including programming/scripting, debugging, and usage of source control (i.e, Git).
• A strong passion for quality, obsessive attention to detail, and analytical skills.
• Quick learner, self-starter, and able to work independently.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Wireshark experience

Responsibilities

As a part of our team, you will:

• Contribute as an integral member of the Application Assurance team, working on leading-edge application identification technology.
• Verify the various detection mechanisms used to identify popular applications.
• Develop automated test cases to validate new application signatures using a Linux-based regression environment.
• Work closely with testers and developers to identify, report, and resolve software defects.
• Monitor, debug, and improve the automated regression coverage and testing tools.