Sr Optical Firmware Integration Engineer

Nokia; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia in Ottawa is seeking a firmware test engineer with deep optical module experience. You will validate coherent module firmware, work in an Agile team with FW and Hardware groups, and help drive AI-powered testing strategies to improve efficiency.

The role requires hands-on lab work in the Ottawa site 3+ days per week and collaboration across cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading optical firmware solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years directly related experience in optical firmware testing.
• Strong Python automation scripting and test framework knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Gatekeeper for Nokia optical firmware validation and interoperability.
• Develop and execute CMIS-compliant test strategies for coherent modules.
• Analyze test reports and reproduce customer field issues.
• Provide on-site support for the Ottawa lab 3+ days/week.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve testing workflows.
• Document procedures and results for knowledge sharing.

Skills

Python programming

CMIS specifications

Optical Coherent

Test automation

Data center ops

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE

Tools

CMIS tooling

I2C/I3C interfaces

SGMII hardware

Job description

Job Description

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.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• 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
• Adapt to 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 test procedures and results for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Key Skills And 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)

• Proficient in Python programming, knowledge of Python automation and test frameworks
• Knowledge of CMIS specifications
• Deep understanding of optical module HW/SW interface including I2C/I3C, UART, SGMII
• Hands-on experience of optical transmitter/Receiver characteristics and digital diagnostics, familiar with module optical performance
• Experience with data center operation
• Hands-on telecommunication traffic generation, optical test equipment, and log analysis
• Typically, 3-5 years directly related experience and a graduate equivalent degree