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Senior Optical Validation Engineer

NOKIA
$131,997.00 - $195,906.00 / yr
Oct 30, 2025

Nokia of America Corporation, Senior Optical Validation Engineer (Multiple Positions), 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.
  • Carry 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.


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

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS: Interested applicants should email their CV to us.jobs@nokia.com & specify Requisition #NJ25-2400245 in the 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.

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