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Optical Validation Engineer

NOKIA
$124,184.00 - $163,445.00 / yr
United States, New Jersey, New Providence
600 Mountain Avenue (Show on map)
Mar 31, 2026

Nokia of America Corporation, Optical Validation Engineer, Murray Hill, NJ


  • Perform functional, scalability, performance, stress and system functional testing of the desired/designated new feature development in the optical networking domain.

  • Develop and test suits to support software release cycle and conduct requirement analyses for new features and enhancements.

  • Perform automation of test suits/test Cases using Python Language and regression tests using batch process tools to uncover issues in the software.

  • Interact with software design and system engineering team throughout the software release cycle to achieve the quality of the features supported by the product.

  • Identify and support debugging the software bugs and fixing them and retest them until the required quality is achieved.

  • Accountable for quality and accuracy of own output.

  • Responsible for contribution to teamwork.

  • Carries out tasks/activities according to assignment and set guidelines.

  • Demonstrates initiative and adaptability to changing business environments. #LI-DNI

Telecommuting from a location within commuting distance of Murray Hill, NJ may be permitted up to 40%.

Must have a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, and 3 years of related work experience; OR a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field, and 1 year of related work experience.

Of the required experience, must have 1 year of experience with the following:

  • Data networking protocols and technologies;

  • Testing the quality and validation of functionality of Routers, Carrier Ethernet switches, IP DSLAM, IP and TDM networks, or Optical networking systems;

  • Software programming skills in programming languages: Python and Perl in order to automate test cases;

  • Advanced optical test measurement equipment; and

  • SW quality measurements tools: JIRA or HP ALM.

Telecommuting from a location within commuting distance of Murray Hill, NJ may be permitted up to 40%.

Employer will accept any suitable combination of experience of education, training or experience.

TO APPLY: Email CV to us.jobs@nokia.com with Job Code NJ26-2310828 in subject line.

If offered employment, must have legal right to work in the U.S. EOE. Nokia of America Corporation offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package: https://www.nokia.com/careers/our-locations/united-states/

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