Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise

Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.

Infinera is now part of the Nokia Corporation and its subsidiaries. When you apply, the information you share will be handled with care and used only for recruitment purposes within the group.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Test and validate optical network planning tools (e.g., for DWDM, OTN, ROADM, GMPLS, etc.) for accuracy, performance, and reliability.
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on functional and technical specifications.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing on new and existing software modules.
• Simulate and validate real-world network scenarios using the planning tool.
• Identify, report, and track software defects using bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
• Collaborate with developers, network engineers, and product managers to troubleshoot issues and refine tool performance.
• Provide feedback on usability, interface design, and overall product behavior.
• Maintain test documentation and contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes.
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in telecom/optical network testing or QA.
• Strong understanding of optical networking concepts such as DWDM, SDH/SONET, OTN, Ethernet, ROADM, and fiber topologies.
• Hands-on experience with optical network planning/design tools
• Familiarity with Layer 0/1/2 network topologies and traffic engineering principles.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail).
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Selenium, Rest API) for automation is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of network inventory and service provisioning tools.
• Familiarity with ITU-T, MEF, and IEEE telecom standards.
• Experience with network simulation/emulation environments.
• Exposure to agile development and DevOps practices.
• Understanding of network performance metrics and KPIs.
  
  

About Us

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
  
  

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s 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.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.