Job Description
Principal Technical Specialist: Contribute to system-level testing and automation of Layer 2/3 and MPLS features on Nokia's Flagship Fiber Access platforms. Collaborate with development and product teams to validate customer use cases, ensure control/data plane performance, and verify management interfaces and security features in a high-performance, embedded networking environment.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
- System-Level Networking Validation. Performed end-to-end testing of Layer 2/Layer 3 protocols and MPLS features to ensure reliable service behavior across complex network topologies.
- Test Automation & Performance Testing . Designed and executed automation frameworks using Python and Shell to streamline regression, scalability, and performance testing.
- Debugging & Issue Resolution. Actively debugged and analyzed data plane and control plane issues in real time, collaborating closely with development teams for rapid resolution.
- Platform & Feature Verification. Validated switching and routing functionality on Broadcom and Marvell chipsets, including customer-specific use cases in collaboration with PLMs.
- Programmability & Security Testing.Tested programmable interfaces (gNMI, NETCONF) and advanced security mechanisms such as DoS protection and protocol robustness using Defensics on carrier-grade embedded systems.
Key Skills And Experience
You Have:
- Graduate or Master's degree in Engineering with 1218 years of experience in testing and analyzing high-performance switching and routing software.
- Strong expertise in Layer 2 (VLAN, ERPS, LAG, etc.) and/or Layer 3 technologies, including IPv4/IPv6 forwarding, OSPF, BGP, IS-IS, PIM, and MPLS (L2VPN, LDP, RSVP).
- Proficient in Python programming and Shell scripting for test automation, analysis, and tooling.
- Hands-on experience testing and validating programmable management interfaces such as gNMI and NETCONF.
- Familiarity with Broadcom and Marvell chipsets, including data plane verification and hardware-accelerated forwarding validation.
- Experience with customer-centric validation, field issues, or production network environments.
It Would Be Nice If You Also Have:
- Knowledge of security testing methodologies and tools (e.g., Defensics) Familiarity with telecom standards and network product lifecycle
About Us
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.
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About The Team
Some of our benefits:
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
