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As a Firmware Test engineer, you will be responsible to deliver quality output by executing product Firmware testing with laser focus on quality and adherence to project schedules. You will be expected to work in a cross-functional team environment to debug and resolve technical issues. The candidate should be capable of handling projects independently and strong will to drive for solutions. You will be expected to bring up test automation framework for managing various optical instruments using third party vendor libraries and build product drivers, test cases from scratch for optical performance tests.
Responsibilities
- Being an integral member of the test team, deliver quality output by executing product Firmware testing with laser focus on quality and adherence to project schedules
To scope, plan and execute the test strategy in an Agile environment. - Execute test activities for sustenance releases to address field issues, feature enhancements, critical defect fixes through mix of white box and black box testing.
- Bring up or manage test automation framework for utilizing various optical instruments (OSA, Oscilloscope, VOA, Optical switch, wave shaper etc.,) using third party vendor libraries and build product drivers, test cases from scratch for optical performance tests.
- Strategize with HW, ASIC, FW, ODVT and SW teams and proactively derive practical fixes which needs to be merged into development code base to create sustenance release(s)
- Perform Root Cause Analysis for customer found defects and enhance test plans to cover the customer scenarios.
- Ensure world-class quality for product and features being tested.
- BS/MS with min of 8 to 10 years’ experience in the area of telecom product testing in testing embedded telecommunication systems, Transponder/Muxponder, ROADM/DWDM technologies and relevant standards (OTN/SONET/SDH /ETH).
- Knowledge on Next generation Client (Grey optics) and Line side coherent optics (QSFPDD, OSFP) that are capable for transporting various rates of traffic - 100G, 200G, 400G, 800G etc.,
- Experience in working in a cross functional product development environment involved in testing carrier-class telecommunication products(s)
- Experience in working collaboratively with a geographically separated test team
- Experience in developing test strategy, test plans using system requirements, participating in requirement reviews, design reviews and test plan reviews
- Experience in using test equipment Optical analyzer, power meter, VOA, OSA, Optical Switch, Wave shaper, EDFAs, Traffic generators
- Experience in using defect tracking tools and test repository tools/applications
- Demonstrate technical leadership qualities in driving innovative and efficient test methodologies
- Experience in Python is must, knowledge with py-test is added advantage.
- Experince C/C++ development is an added advantage.
- Experience in AI tools like Cursor, GitHub Co-pilot and GenAI applications is added advantage.
- Candidate must be a quick-learner and self-starter, energetic, flexible and positive.
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills are critical
- Experience with JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, software version control (GIT) and bug tracking systems required
- Experience in Test automation
Skills Required
- BS or MS degree with 8 to 10 years of experience in telecom product testing
- Experience testing embedded telecommunications systems, including transponders, muxponders, ROADM, and DWDM technologies
- Knowledge of OTN, SONET, SDH, and Ethernet standards
- Knowledge of grey optics and coherent line-side optics, including QSFP-DD and OSFP at 100G through 800G rates
- Experience testing carrier-class telecommunications products in cross-functional product development environments
- Experience collaborating with geographically separated test teams
- Experience developing test strategies and test plans from system requirements
- Experience participating in requirements, design, and test plan reviews
- Experience using optical analyzers, power meters, VOAs, OSAs, optical switches, wave shapers, EDFAs, and traffic generators
- Experience with defect tracking tools and test repository applications
- Demonstrated technical leadership in developing innovative and efficient test methodologies
- Professional experience with Python
- Experience with JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, Git, and bug tracking systems
- Experience with test automation
- Knowledge of pytest
- C or C++ development experience
- Experience with Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or generative AI applications
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, self-direction, and learning skills
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include a global employee share purchase plan with company matching and multi‑year share awards. These mechanisms broaden participation and tie rewards to long‑term outcomes.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes major medical plans with supplementary options such as vision, legal services, and care navigation. The range of offerings indicates comprehensive support for medical needs.
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
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