MPLS Test Engineer Student

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic MPLS Test Engineer Student to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in developing and testing critical routing protocols and signaling technologies utilized in internet traffic. You will work in a collaborative environment, enhancing your programming skills in Python and TCL while contributing to automation efforts in a Linux-based regression setting. If you're a quick learner with a passion for technology and quality, this position is perfect for you to kickstart your career in a dynamic field.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong programming and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test routing and signaling protocols used in internet traffic.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

Skills

Programming Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Self-starter

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

GIT

Python

TCL

Job description

Position: MPLS Test Engineer Student

Number of Positions: 2

Duration: 4 months

Date: September to December 2025

Location: Onsite

Educational Recommendations

Currently a candidate for a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited school in Canada.

Qualifications

• Solid programming skills (transferable to new languages).
• A curiosity to learn, reverse engineer, and analyze features or designs thoroughly.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Quick learner, self-starter, capable of working independently.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Good knowledge of computer hardware architectural components.
• Experience with source control software (GIT).

Preferred Skills

• Experience coding software projects beyond typical academic work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Passion for quality.

Responsibilities

As part of our team, you will:

• Gain knowledge and experience in developing and testing routing protocols (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, RIP) and signaling protocols (MPLS, RSVP, LDP, PIM, IGMP, MLD, MLDP, SR) used in internet traffic from layers 2-7 of the OSI model.
• Test router functionalities under scale and stress conditions to push network limits.
• Develop and improve test automation in a Linux-based regression environment using Python and TCL.
• Troubleshoot issues and collaborate with testers and developers to investigate and resolve bugs.
• Monitor automated regression tests to ensure new code does not disrupt existing functionality.