Jr. Firmware Engineer at Nokia in Ottawa, Ontario, CA

JR. FIRMWARE ENGINEER Location: Canada 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.     Your 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. Your skills and experience • BS/MS with internship/co-op experience in telecom product testing for embedded systems, including DWDM/ROADM and Transponder/Muxponder technologies, with strong knowledge of standards such as OTN, SONET/SDH, and Ethernet.  • Solid understanding of next‑generation client and line‑side coherent optics (QSFP‑DD, OSFP) supporting 100G to 800G traffic. Demonstrated experience testing carrier‑class telecom products in cross‑functional, geographically distributed teams, with the ability to define test strategies and test plans and actively participate in requirements, design, and test reviews.  • Hands‑on experience using optical test equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers, power meters, VOAs, wave shapers, EDFAs, optical switches, and traffic generators.  • Strong background in Python (pytest preferred), test automation frameworks, defect tracking systems, and test repositories. Familiarity with JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, Git, and bug tracking tools.  • Proven technical leadership, excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, and a quick‑learning, self‑starter mindset; experience with AI tools such as Cursor, GitHub Copilot, and GenAI applications is a plus.   Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.  Learn more about life at Nokia. Our recruitment process We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity. The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.