Staff Firmware Engineer
Nokia
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What firmware roles keep asking for: C++ (28%), Python (23%), Linux (18%) — counted across their open postings here.
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Practise the Staff Firmware Engineer at Nokia interview free →NION2026 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. BS/MS with min of 8 to 10 years’ experience in the area of telecom product testing in testing embedded telecommunication systems, Transponder/Muxponder, ROADM/DWDM technologies and relevant standards (OTN/SONET/SDH /ETH). Knowledge on Next generation Client (Grey optics) and Line side coherent optics (QSFPDD, OSFP) that are capable for transporting various rates of traffic - 100G, 200G, 400G, 800G etc., Experience in working in a cross functional product development environment involved in testing carrier-class telecommunication products(s) Experience in working collaboratively with a geographically separated test team Experience in developing test strategy, test plans using system requirements, participating in requirement reviews, design reviews and test plan reviews Experience in using test equipment Optical analyzer, power meter, VOA, OSA, Optical Switch, Wave shaper, EDFAs, Traffic generators Experience in using defect tracking tools and test repository tools/applications Demonstrate technical leadership qualities in driving innovative and efficient test methodologies Experience in Python is must, knowledge with py-test is added advantage. Experince C/C++ development is an added advantage. Experience in AI tools like Cursor, GitHub Co-pilot and GenAI applications is added advantage. Candidate must be a quick-learner and self-starter, energetic, flexible and positive. Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills are critical Experience with JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, software version control (GIT) and bug tracking systems required Experience in Test automation
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