About the role

Lead the definition and execution of quality assurance strategies for next-generation optical networking solutions. Drive comprehensive test and automation initiatives for DWDM platforms while ensuring system security and reliability.

What they look for

Optical networking DWDM OTN Automation Python System testing Microservices Containerization Netconf Restconf gRPC L2/L3 protocols Traffic generators Optical spectrum analyzers System security Test architecture

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree or higher in CSE, EEE, or ECE with over 12 years of experience in testing and automation within optical networking. Must possess strong expertise in OTN, DWDM, and platform software design with proficiency in Python and network protocols.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Medical insurance Health check-ups Life and accident insurance Well-being programs Employee resource groups Maternity and paternity leave Personal support service Career growth and mobility Continuous learning Mentoring programs Coaching Digital learning platforms Recognition programs Ergonomic working support Mobile device programs

Full description

Join us as a Principal QA Engineer and take the lead in defining and executing quality assurance strategies for next-generation optical networking solutions. You will drive comprehensive test and automation initiatives for Optical DWDM platforms and critical protocols such as OTN, GbE, and DWDM, while ensuring robust system security and reliability.

You will work across both manual and automated system testing, augmented with AI, ensuring robust validation, scalability, and continuous quality improvements. This is an opportunity to influence testing at a strategic level, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to delivering high-performance, reliable products in a fast-evolving technology landscape.

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Some of our benefits in India:

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance

Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups

A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility

Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations

Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support

Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms

Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment

Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions

Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility