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Tier-1 employer and metro hiring increase competition, while niche optical networking skills reduce applicant density.
Deep DWDM/OTN and carrier-grade testing expertise required, so industry-specific fit sensitivity is high.
Explicit 12+ years and mandatory optical networking, protocols, and tooling make shortlisting highly strict.
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Lead and define QA strategies and automation for Optical DWDM platforms and related protocols ensuring high system reliability.
Develop comprehensive test strategies, design and execute automation frameworks, including failure analysis and detailed reporting on test execution and defect resolution.
Collaborate cross-functionally with system engineering, design, and architecture teams to validate requirements and ensure robust test coverage in carrier-grade networking products.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in CSE, EEE, or ECE.
12+ years of experience in testing and automation within optical networking domains, including certifying SONET/SDH/OTN/DWDM systems.
Hands-on experience with protocols like OTN, FlexO, FlexE, Fiber Channel, Ethernet, SONET/SDH, RSTP; and interfaces like Netconf, Restconf, gRPC.
Experience with test traffic generators (Viavi, Spirent, Ixia), optical spectrum analyzers, and programming/scripting (Python or similar).
Experienced in system testing as a technical leader with expertise in test architecture across multiple product releases.
Strong knowledge of L0/L1/Platform software design for network equipment and familiarity with microservices/container-based application testing.
Ability to collaborate effectively across design, test, and architecture teams to optimize test efforts and deliver carrier-grade network products.