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Nokia · Canada

# Staff Optical Firmware Integration Engineer

Canada On-site Senior individual contributor Software Engineering 

Listed on Nokia’s official careers site. Posted September 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Nokia’s careers site →](https://fa-evmr-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/40164)

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## Job description

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. lightpath

## Responsibilities

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.

## Qualifications
- 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

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 15, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 20, 2026
- Listed for: 35 days
- Location: Canada
- Work arrangement: On-site[Apply on Nokia’s careers site →](https://fa-evmr-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/40164)

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