Software Quality Assurance Engineer

NOKIA; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in networking solutions is seeking a Sr. Software Quality Assurance professional. The role involves leading development activities, supporting teams, and enhancing features for the 7750 Service Router. Candidates should have strong knowledge of routing protocols, experience with Linux, and excellent problem-solving skills. Join a culture of innovation and inclusivity, with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Benefits

Retirement savings plan

Health and dental benefits

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance and adoption support

Employee assistance and work-life resources

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of relevant experience or higher degree.
• Experience in leading or supporting technical teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development activities of complex features.
• Support and lead small teams to complete projects.
• Improve code quality and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Relevant Degree

Tools

Wireshark

IXIA

Spirent

IPerf

Job description

We are currently looking for a Sr. Software Quality Assurance for our team.

The successful candidate will work in a team of highly motivated and talented software engineers, responsible for delivering new capabilities on the 7750 Service Router (SR) in Nokia's IP Division. The Nokia 7750 SR product family provides high-performance networking solutions to meet evolving service demands driven by the cloud, LTE/5G, and the Internet of Things. Join us to work on the world's highest quality IP router and be part of a passionate team committed to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform development activities of complex features.
• Support and lead small teams or multiple features to complete projects.
• Participate in technical discussions to improve and enhance features.
• Design architecture components focusing on performance and scalability.
• Drive non-functional requirements within the team.
• Handle complex customer issues effectively.
• Improve code quality and ensure timely delivery of high-quality features.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP) and signaling protocols (RSVP, LDP).
• Experience with Linux and scripting languages (TCL, Python, Perl, Shell).
• Familiarity with NFV, SDN, Virtualized Switching products, and virtualization technologies (KVM/QEMU, Xen, VMware ESXi) is a plus.
• Experience in IP networking testing and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of networking test tools (IXIA, Spirent, IPerf, Wireshark).
• Strong problem-solving, communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience in leading or supporting technical teams and projects.
• 4-6 years of relevant experience or higher degree.

Join Our Team

At Nokia, we foster innovation and inclusivity. Your career here will impact people's lives positively and help build a more sustainable and inclusive world. We promote a culture of openness, risk-taking, and authenticity. We offer continuous learning, well-being programs, diversity, and an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Why Nokia?

• Recognition as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.
• Included in Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index.
• Recognized by Workplace Pride Global Benchmark.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, respecting all individuals regardless of background or characteristics. Join us and be part of a company that values inclusion and empowerment.

Additional Benefits (US/Canada)

• Retirement savings plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Disability and life insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition assistance and adoption support
• Employee assistance and work-life resources

Please note benefits may vary and are subject to eligibility.