Design and develop optical line system products; translate system requirements into product and component specifications. Perform optical design, calibration, DVT, and debug for modules including EDFAs, Raman amplifiers, ROADMs, OTDRs and other advanced optical components. Write specifications and test plans, review results, and ensure compliance. Collaborate across disciplines and lead accountable engineering activities.
As a Staff Optical Design Verification Test (ODVT) Engineer, you will lead the comprehensive testing, validation, and performance characterization of the next generation of coherent linecards and pluggables. This position involves developing and executing detailed test plans, analyzing complex data, and ensuring that Nokia's optical products meet stringent performance specifications, quality standards, and industry compliance requirements. In this role, you will frequently face intricate technical problems, requiring advanced problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of state-of-the-art DSP, optical front-end technologies, and basic transmission impairments. You will play a critical role in the product development lifecycle, from early-stage integration and contributing to detailed line card architectures with peer engineering groups, to final product release, directly driving the delivery of high-performance and reliable optical networking solutions.
- Translate system requirements into detailed line card architecture in collaboration with peer engineering groups.
- Lead complex technical investigations, drive innovative solutions, and mentor junior engineers.
- Verify and enhance optical performance, including testing aspects such as OSNR, signal quality, and environmental resilience. Compare test results against specifications to ensure all requirements are met as well as identify and implement improvements for modules and systems.
- Develop and explore strategies to integrate the use of AI into the ODVT test environment
- Drive test automation initiatives by developing and maintaining robust Python-based scripts to significantly enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
You have
- MS or PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related majors.
- 3 years of experience in the area of coherent optical communication.
- Deep technical competency in coherent optical communication technology, digital signal processing and high-speed optical signal generation and detection.
- Proven understanding of coherent optical transmission systems and their linear and nonlinear impairments and tradeoffs (e.g., cross-talk, OSNR, chromatic dispersion, PMD, SPM, XPM, FWM).
- Expertise in standard industry design validation processes and the product life cycle.
- Hands-on experience with characterizing and troubleshooting high-speed coherent optical transceivers using various lab equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), wave analyzers, and real-time oscilloscopes.
- Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation, data acquisition, and analysis.
It would be nice if you also had
- Hands-on experience with system-level optical communication hardware and components.
- Proficiency in Git workflow and version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub, Bitbucket)
- Experience with database management systems such as SQL, NoSQL, or time series databases.
Some of our benefits in Canada:
- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
The above benefits exclude students.
Disclaimer for US/Canada
Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.
All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
Similar Jobs
Software
Leads validation, integration, interoperability testing, and customer issue support for optical coherent pluggable firmware. Develops manual and automated tests using Python and the PACE platform, analyzes test reports and logs, investigates firmware defects, and maintains Ottawa laboratory equipment. Collaborates with scrum and cross-functional teams, documents procedures and results, and provides on-site lab support at least three days per week.
Top Skills:
400G/800G Zr/Zr+CmisDwdmOptical Test EquipmentPace Test PlatformPythonTraffic Generators
Gaming
Owns analytics and optimization strategy for advertising revenue across Zynga’s mobile game portfolio. Responsibilities include monitoring performance, diagnosing trends, designing A/B tests, identifying monetization opportunities, partnering with product, analytics, and data science teams, supporting AI and ML models, leading cross-functional initiatives, and mentoring analysts.
Top Skills:
Artificial IntelligenceMachine LearningPythonRSQLTableau
.png)
eCommerce • Fintech • Hardware • Payments • Software • Financial Services
Design, build, scale, and operate high-volume payment APIs and distributed systems serving global traffic. Lead complex engineering projects from requirements through production, improve reliability, performance, observability, fault tolerance, and security, and participate in on-call and incident response. Collaborate across product and engineering teams, use AI-assisted development tools responsibly, and mentor engineers through technical reviews and documentation.
Top Skills:
AWSGoKafkaKotlinTypescript
What you need to know about the Vancouver Tech Scene
Raincouver, Vancity, The Big Smoke — Vancouver is known by many names, and in recent years, it has gained a reputation as a growing hub for both tech and sustainability. Renowned for its natural beauty, the city has become a magnet for professionals eager to create environmental solutions, and with an emphasis on clean technology, renewable energy and environmental innovation, it's attracted companies across various industries, all working toward a shared goal: advancing clean technology.
