- Technical leadership in validation of Optical Coherent Pluggable firmware features and interoperability
- 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
- Drive 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.
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- Technical leadership in validation of Optical Coherent Pluggable firmware features and interoperability
- Working with scrum team, developing and execute test strategies for CMIS-compliant modules, conduct manual/auto testing for project use cases and investigate customer-related issues in the lab. Enhance existing Python scripts and design new test cases to meet project requirements.
- Automate testing processes on the PACE test platform using Python fluently involving repo, frameworks, non-trivial scripts. Analyze test reports to allocate firmware bug responsibilities effectively.
- 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
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline testing workflows and improve efficiency.
- Stay updated on industry trends and technologies relevant to optical firmware testing.
- Document test procedures and results for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
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, 6+ years directly related experience and a graduate equivalent degree
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of Optical Coherent technologies, including 400G/800G ZR/ZR+
- Experience validating firmware for Optical Coherent Modules, including ZR/ZR+, DWDM, and CMIS-based pluggables
- Proficiency in Python programming
- Knowledge of Python automation and test frameworks
- Experience with data center networking or telecom systems
- Hands-on experience with traffic generators, optical test equipment, and log analysis
- Typically 7+ years of directly related experience
- Graduate equivalent degree
- Knowledge of Infinera/Nokia Coherent Pluggables
- On-site availability in the Ottawa office/lab at least three days per week
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