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Optical Transceiver Validation Engineer

Nokia Corporation Italy

hybridfull-time
Posted Jan 28, 2026

Role & seniority: Coherent Optical Transceiver Test Automation Engineer (engineering role; seniority not specified)

Stack/tools: focus on advanced test automation for optical validation and hardware R&D; work on next-generation pluggable transceivers

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Enhance optical validation processes through advanced test automation

  2. Ensure high-quality and consistent validation results

  3. Collaborate on an international, multi-site project contributing to next-generation pluggable transceivers

  • Must-have skills: experience in optical networks/hardware validation and test automation (specific tools not listed in job text)

  • Nice-to-haves: experience with multi-site/global collaboration and exposure to pluggable transceiver development

  • Location & work type: location not specified; Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes as part of benefits

Notes: This summary reflects the role description from Nokia Optical Networks R&D Hardware and emphasizes the automation-focused validation work and international collaboration.

Full Description

As a Coherent Optical Transceiver Test Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our Nokia Optical Networks R&D Hardware department. Your primary responsibility will be to enhance our optical validation processes through advanced test automation, ensuring high-quality and consistent results. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on an international, multi-site project, collaborating with diverse teams and contributing to the development of next-generation pluggable transceivers.

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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

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Optical Transceiver ValidationTest AutomationCoherent OpticalR&D HardwareValidation ProcessesNext-generation pluggable transceiversConnectivity

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