Jobs at ADTRAN

Build and optimize Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, automate deployments with Bash, manage Linux environments, and maintain Docker and Kubernetes workloads. Implement monitoring with Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch, while collaborating across engineering, QA, and security teams. Contribute to infrastructure-as-code and automation initiatives using Terraform and Ansible.

Design, develop, test, and debug embedded firmware for pluggable optical transceiver modules. Responsibilities include writing device drivers for ASICs and FPGAs, supporting hardware turn-up, collaborating with optical and hardware engineers, developing validation scripts and user interfaces, and assisting with manufacturing test fixtures.

Conduct research on failure management in optical transport networks using machine learning. Review existing research, investigate algorithms for data generation and failure prediction, present findings, and prepare a final report. The three-month internship offers mentorship, collaboration with optical networking experts, and potential continuation into a master’s thesis.

Develops and optimizes optical module manufacturing processes from product design through mass production. Leads optical coupling, packaging, assembly, testing, process validation, DFM reviews, failure analysis, reliability improvements, supplier alignment, and contract manufacturer support. Uses DOE, PFMEA, SPC, Cpk/Ppk, Gauge R&R, and data analysis to improve yield, efficiency, quality, and cost. Collaborates with R&D, project management, supply chain, and quality teams on new product introduction and engineering changes.

Lead and grow Adtran's Iberia business by defining go-to-market and partner strategies, building sales pipeline, managing forecasts and revenues, engaging customers and partners, and coordinating QBRs and internal stakeholders to improve CSAT.

Leads cross-functional optical networking product development projects from concept through production release. Responsibilities include managing schedules, resources, scope, risks, budgets, quality objectives, stakeholder communications, design reviews, phase gates, and new product introduction. The role coordinates hardware, software, firmware, mechanical, testing, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams while supporting roadmap planning, production readiness, continuous improvement, and executive reporting.

Develop and maintain Python-based automated test frameworks and tools for Wi-Fi and broadband networking products. Build Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, integrate testing with GitHub workflows, manage Artifactory repositories, analyze failures, troubleshoot defects, and support regression, performance, interoperability, and lab automation activities. Collaborate with engineering and QA teams, document frameworks and procedures, participate in code reviews, and support customer issue reproduction and validation.

Design and validate high-speed RFICs, including laser drivers, TIAs, and analog front-ends, for optical transceivers and engines. Define specifications and technology roadmaps, guide development from concept through mass production, and optimize bandwidth, noise, linearity, power, and robustness. Lead silicon bring-up and qualification, mentor engineers, support recruitment, and collaborate with foundries, partners, universities, and international teams.

Develop and maintain responsive web applications using Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and RxJS. Build reusable UI components, integrate REST APIs, implement testing, troubleshoot performance issues, participate in code reviews, and collaborate with UX/UI, backend, QA, architecture, and product teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Supervise electronic assembly and manufacturing operations, leading production teams and monitoring workflow, staffing, takt time, throughput, quality, and safety. Manage materials and inventory, resolve equipment and process issues, enforce IPC, ESD, ISO, and safety standards, and support hiring and performance evaluations. Drive continuous improvement through Lean, 5S, and Kaizen while collaborating with engineering, quality, supply chain, and maintenance teams to improve yield, reduce defects, and optimize production.

Designs and implements functional tests for ADTRAN hardware products. Responsibilities include developing test instruments, hardware and software, automating tests in C++ and Python, designing and debugging digital and analog circuits, researching communications technologies, supporting firmware development, isolating circuit-level failures, and ensuring test coverage in high-speed production environments. International travel is required.

Supports daily treasury operations, including global cash positioning, liquidity monitoring, payment processing, bank account administration, KYC documentation, treasury controls, SOX compliance, banking connectivity, reporting, and payment issue resolution. Coordinates with finance teams, banking partners, payment providers, vendors, and auditors while helping improve treasury processes and automation.

Provides technical leadership for the architecture, design, validation, and production support of coherent optical transceivers and optical transport systems. Designs high-speed circuit boards, leads signal and power integrity analysis, evaluates optical components, develops validation strategies, and supports product qualification and manufacturing transfer. Collaborates with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers while mentoring engineers and resolving complex technical issues.

Design, implement, test, and debug embedded software for Linux-based systems. Perform manual and automated verification, document solutions, collaborate with support to resolve field issues, and improve software quality and performance.

Design, implement, test, and maintain Java applications for telecommunications and optical networking. Participate across the software lifecycle, troubleshoot defects, write unit/integration tests, perform code reviews, and collaborate with architects and product teams.

Serve as primary supplier quality contact for ODM/JDM/EMS and component suppliers. Lead incoming inspection, FAIs, supplier audits, SCAR/8D processes, NMR management, data analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement to ensure compliance with quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Provides technical pre-sales expertise for WDM solutions, designs optimized customer solutions, supports tender responses, develops sales materials, presents to customers, trains pre-sales teams, and shares market feedback with business development and product management. The role requires telecommunications or engineering knowledge, strong communication skills, independent decision-making, teamwork, English fluency, and worldwide travel flexibility.

Conduct R&D on optical transmission systems and subsystems, develop monitoring and control methods for optical components, perform hardware emulation and physical-layer characterization, lead internal subprojects, and collaborate with national and international partners to transition advanced optical technologies into products.

Responsible for developing automated test solutions for photonic integration modules, including design, deployment, and sustaining tasks related to test systems.

The job requires an individual to contribute to process engineering tasks and support the team's growth and expansion efforts.