SW QA Engineer 2

Nokia is hiring an SW QA Engineer 2. Level rates it ; you can apply on Nokia.

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On Level's scale, this role is Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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AI in this role

Join us as a Software QA Engineer, where you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of next-generation optical networking solutions. In this role, you will design and implement comprehensive test strategies and automation frameworks for Optical DWDM equipment and protocols, including OTN, GBE, DWDM, and NBI interfaces (YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC), along with system security.

You will contribute across the testing lifecycle by performing both manual and automated testing, while driving continuous integration and execution to enable faster, high-quality releases. This is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment, with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and impact.

Contribute to the development of comprehensive test plans for Layer 0 (DWDM) and Layer 1 (OTN, Ethernet) across Long Haul, DCI, and Metro optical systems
Execute protocol-based testing across L0 and L1 features, including (but not limited to) FCAPS, NBI automation, and system security
Participate actively in the system development lifecycle by understanding requirements and translating them into detailed, effective test plans
Support the evaluation and qualification of next-generation operating systems aligned with modern architectures such as microservices and containerization
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to prioritize test scenarios based on customer needs and enable faster feature delivery
Design and implement automated test scenarios using standard programming tools to enable scalable, repeatable test execution
Drive continuous testing practices to strengthen system reliability and product quality
Take ownership of product qualification deliverables, demonstrating accountability and a proactive, self-driven approach

Must-have:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in ECE, Computer Science, or EEE with strong academic performance, along with 3+ years of experience in embedded optical network element system testing (OTN, Ethernet, GMPLS, DWDM, NBI interfaces such as CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC, and system security)
Proficiency in test planning, execution, and defect tracking using standard configuration and test management tools
Strong programming skills in Python (or a similar language) for developing and maintaining test automation frameworks
Hands-on experience with NBI interfaces (CLI, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gRPC) in embedded system environments

Nice-to-have:

Understanding of system control plane concepts and working knowledge of L2/L3 networking products is an added advantage
Familiarity with testing microservices and container-based applications, along with experience in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Git

How we rate this

SW QA Engineer 2 at Nokia rates 30 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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