Senior SW Test Engineer

Nokia; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Retirement Savings Plan

Health and dental benefits

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Plan

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nokia’s Network Infrastructure QA Engineer role focuses on designing and executing tests for Open Community NOS (SONiC) on routers/chassis used in data centers.

Work with software, hardware, firmware and product marketing to drive features to GA; develop automated tests in Python and Pytest, and ensure conformance to specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or Electrical Engineering; Master’s a plus.
• 3–5 years of QA/testing experience in networking.
• Knowledge of IPv4/IPv6 and routing protocols, especially BGP.
• Experience with Linux and Python, including shell scripting.
• Experience with automated test development and hardware/software testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and execute tests to verify features against requirements.
• Develop automated tests using Python and Pytest; maintain test results.
• Collaborate with Software, Hardware, Firmware, and Product Marketing to bring features to GA.
• Provide feedback and issue resolutions during technical evaluations.

Skills

Python

Linux

Shell scripting

Networking (IPv4/IPv6, BGP)

Test design & automation

Communication & collaboration

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE

Tools

Pytest

Traffic generators

SONiC

RDMA/RoCEv2 testing

Job description

Job Description

Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.

Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.

Network Infrastructure, includes IP Routing, Optical Networks and Fixed Networks, as well as Alcatel Submarine Networks business, currently reported under “Group Common.” This business group will respond to the ever-increasing demand for higher capacity, greater reliability, faster speeds and lower costs.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

As a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer you help design and further develop Nokia’s routers/chassis based on Open Community NOS (SONiC) and they evolve in Data Center world.

• Employee will be required to execute, enhance, and/or design, develop sophisticated tests to verify conformance of features and their functionality implemented by Engineering against requirements specifications laid out by Product Marketing.
• Employee will be responsible for driving the feature to completion (ready for GA release) and will therefore have to interact extensively with Software, Hardware, Firmware and Product Marketing teams.
• Duties include developing, modifying and executing software test plans; develop Automated test cases using Python in Pytest environment; analyzing and writing test standards and procedures; maintaining documentation of test results to assist in debugging and modifying software; and analyzing test results to ensure functionality and recommending corrective action.
• Will consult with developing engineers to resolve issues and provide feedback in preparation of technical appraisals of programming languages, systems and computation software.

Key Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Candidates with Bachelor´s in CS, EE, will be more relevant. Master’s degree a plus.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience
• Knowledge and experience of IPv4/IPv6 and routing protocols in particular BGP
• Experience and knowledge of Linux and Python programming language (shell scripting knowledge a plus)
• Experience in IP networking testing and troubleshooting
• General understanding of HW architecture of switching/routing products
• Experience with industry‑known traffic generators and developing automated tests using traffic generators.
• Experience in developing, debugging RDMA/RoCEv2 tests on switches/routers desired
• Experience with SW development in Python
• Proven aptitude for methodical problem solving, good communication skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to work well in a close-knit team.
• Quick learner, self‑starter.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

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