Nokia
Sr Firmware Engineer at Nokia
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1. Job details
Nokia
Sr Firmware Engineer
India
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2. Job description from Nokia
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* We are seeking a highly motivated Firmware Validation Engineer to play a key
role in validating firmware software for next-generation optical coherent
pluggable transceivers. The ideal candidate will be responsible for
developing validation strategies, building automated test frameworks,
executing comprehensive test plans, and ensuring firmware quality,
reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge coherent optical
technologies used in high-speed data center interconnects, metro networks,
and long-haul transport systems. The successful candidate will collaborate
closely with firmware, hardware, optical systems, DSP, and product
engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Own and define/participate in end-to-end validation strategy for coherent
pluggable optics and transponder products features, ensuring carrier-class
quality.
* Drive system-level, feature-level, and regression test planning aligned with
product architecture, standards, and customer use cases.
* Lead and execute complex validation using white-box and black-box testing
across HW, ASIC, FW, and SW layers..
* Collaborate closely with HW, Optical, ASIC, FW, and SW teams to influence
design for testability.
* Lead root cause analysis (RCA) of customer-found and field issues; enhance
test coverage to prevent recurrence.
* Participate in the test automation strategy and roadmap, ensuring scalability
and long-term maintainability.
* Ensure validation readiness, quality metrics, and release sign-off with clear
risk assessment.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. BS/MS in Engineering with 5+ years of experience in validation of optical
telecom products.
2. Strong domain expertise in validation of Coherent Optics, Transponders, and
standards: OTN (G.709), Ethernet (100G/400G/800G), CMIS and.
3. Proven experience testing carrier-grade embedded systems in
cross-functional and Agile environments.
4. Hands-on experience with optical test equipment: Traffic testers,OSA,
Optical Analyzer, Power Meter, VOA, Optical Switch, BER testers.
5. Strong Python proficiency: experience with pytest-based automation
frameworks preferred.
6. Experience with test automation, Git, CI/CD integration, defect tracking,
and test management tools.
7. Experience collaborating with geographically distributed teams.
8. Self-driven, quality-focused, and effective in fast-paced product
environments.
3. Skills that usually matter in software engineering roles
General guidance from TechJobs360, not part of Nokia’s posting. The job description above is what counts for this role.
| Area | What to be comfortable with |
|---|---|
| Languages | Java, Python, Go, C# or C++ |
| Frameworks & tools | A web framework, SQL and NoSQL databases, Git, cloud basics |
| Computer science basics | Data structures, algorithms, complexity |
| Ways of working | Version control, code review, testing, reading other people's code |
4. How to prepare for a Sr Firmware Engineer interview
Interview formats differ by company and team, so confirm the rounds with the recruiter. Most hiring loops for roles like this cover:
A recruiter call or an online test. Read the job description twice and be ready to explain how your experience matches it.
Often coding problems on arrays, strings, trees, graphs or dynamic programming, solved while you explain your thinking.
Often design and trade-off questions sized to the role: an API, a component, or a small system.
Answer with the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Prepare two or three real stories: a hard problem you solved, a disagreement you handled, and something you learned quickly.
5. Take-home pay example (FY 2026–27, new tax regime)
An example for two common package sizes, not this job’s salary. Under the new tax regime (Section 115BAC) salaried employees get a standard deduction of ₹75,000.
| Component | Example: ₹12 LPA | Example: ₹24 LPA |
|---|---|---|
| Basic salary (40% of CTC) | ₹40,000 / mo | ₹80,000 / mo |
| Employee EPF (12% of basic) | -₹4,800 / mo | -₹9,600 / mo |
| Income tax (TDS) | -₹6,933 / mo | -₹32,450 / mo |
| Professional tax | -₹200 / mo | -₹200 / mo |
| Approx. in-hand | ₹81,344 / mo | ₹1,44,304 / mo |
Work out the take-home pay for your own offer, in either tax regime.
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