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# Staff Firmware Engineer

- **Company:** Nokia
- **Location:** Morrison, TN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Black-Box Testing, Content Management Interoperability Services, Code Coverage, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Firmware, White-Box Testing, Python (Programming Language), Regression Testing, Strategies of Testing, Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Test Scripts, Git, Pytest
- **Published:** November 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/staff-firmware-engineer-morrison-tn--1168b0be-6f5a-4cf6-bc1b-5bad4a02f8bc

## About the Role

Computer Firmware, Testability, ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), Root Cause Analysis, Cross-Functional, Computer Firmware, Regression Testing, Test Automation, Testing, Test Strategy, * BE/B.TECH in Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of experience in validation of optical telecom products.

 * Strong domain expertise in validation of Coherent Optics, Transponders, and standards: OTN (G.709), Ethernet (100G/400G/800G), CMIS.
 * Proven experience testing carrier-grade embedded systems in cross-functional and Agile environments.
 * Hands-on experience with optical test equipment, including traffic testers, OSA, Optical Analyzer, Power Meter, VOA, Optical Switch, and BER testers.
 * Strong Python proficiency, with experience in pytest-based automation frameworks preferred.
 * AI-Assisted Development: Proven experience leveraging modern AI tools to accelerate test script generation and optimize debugging.
 * Experience with test automation, Git, CI/CD integration, defect tracking, and test management tools.
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with geographically distributed teams.
 * Self-driven, quality-focused, and adaptable to fast-paced product environments.
 * Cross-cultural knowledge and a global mindset are highly valued.

Nice-to-Have Skills

 * Experience with test automation, Git, CI/CD integration, defect tracking, and test management tools.
 * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with geographically distributed teams.

## Description

As a Staff Firmware Engineer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the validation process for our cutting-edge optical telecom products. Your primary focus will be to define and execute end-to-end validation strategies, ensuring carrier-class quality and meeting customer expectations. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including HW, Optical, ASIC, FW, and SW, to influence design for testability and drive system-level, feature-level, and regression test planning. This role offers an opportunity to lead root cause analysis, enhance test coverage, and participate in test automation strategies, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

NILightpath

 * Own and define/participate in end-to-end validation strategy for coherent pluggable optics and transponder products, 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 and ensure effective collaboration.
 * Lead root cause analysis (RCA) of customer-found and field issues, enhancing test coverage to prevent recurrence.
 * Participate in the test automation strategy, ensuring scalability, long-term maintainability, and quality metrics.
 * Ensure validation readiness and release sign-off, conducting clear risk assessments.
 * Stay updated with industry standards and best practices, contributing to the continuous improvement of validation processes.
 * Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and collaboration.