**Role & seniority: ** Principal QA Engineer (technical leader)

**Stack/tools: **

Product/system test automation (complex telecom system verification)
Protocol/systems: OTN, GBE, DWDM, System Security (verification scope)

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Define and drive test strategy for product feature verification (carrier-grade)
Lead execution of technical verification for Optical DWDM Equipment and supported protocols
Mentor teams and improve QA processes through cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement

**Must-have skills: **

Expertise in complex system testing and technical QA leadership
Ability to design/execute verification plans across optical/transport/protocol domains
Strong collaboration and ability to drive cross-team delivery of quality

**Nice-to-haves: **

Experience mentoring and scaling QA/testing practices
Hands-on familiarity with automation frameworks for telecom system verification
Deep knowledge of system security verification in telecom contexts

**Location & work type: ** Not specified in the provided text

Full Description

NION2026

As a Principal QA Engineer, you will be a technical leader, driving the strategy and execution of product feature verification for Optical DWDM Equipment and Protocol verification (OTN, GBE, DWDM, System Security). This role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in complex system testing, automation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality, carrier-grade products. If you are passionate about mentoring teams, defining robust test strategies, and contributing to continuous improvement, this position provides a platform to make a significant impact on product quality and customer satisfaction.

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