Deep Packet Inspection QA Student

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

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Ottawa is seeking a Deep Packet Inspection QA Student. You will contribute to the Application Assurance team, verifying application detection mechanisms and developing automated test cases. Candidates should have a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or computer science, along with strong skills in Linux and software development. This is an on-site role for 4+ months.

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.
• A strong passion for quality, obsessive attention to detail.
• Quick learner, self-starter, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as an integral member of the Application Assurance team.
• Verify detection mechanisms used to identify popular applications.
• Develop automated test cases to validate new application signatures.
• Work closely with testers and developers to identify and resolve software defects.
• Monitor and improve the automated regression coverage and testing tools.

Skills

Hands-on experience with Linux-based systems

Knowledge of computer networking protocols (i.e., TCP/IP)

Excellent software development skills

Strong passion for quality

Analytical skills

Quick learner

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Git

Wireshark

Job description

Position: Deep Packet Inspection QA Student
Number of Position(s): 3
Duration: 4+ Months
Date: Jan. 5 - April 24, 2026
Location: On-site

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

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.

Qualifications

• 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.