Hybrid Applied R&D Engineer 3 – SW

at Nokia

• Job title: Applied R&D Engineer 3 – SW
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: DNS, Linux, Python, Switching, TCP/IP, Unix
• Location requirements: Hybrid, India

About the role

• Applied R&D Engineer 3 focusing on end-to-end testing of residential gateway operating systems. Contributing to feature quality to ensure product stability with strong automation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts for regression, feature, and performance testing across networking platforms.**• Enhance and optimize test coverage by working with automation frameworks such as Robot Framework, Python, and PyTest.**• Maintain and manage multiple regression batches to ensure continuous and reliable test execution.**• Contribute to feature testing of RG functionality and protocols, validating end‑to‑end service behaviour across networking devices.**• Perform detailed debugging using network tools such as Wireshark, packet capture, and log analysis to identify root causes across device and network layers.**• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering teams to ensure high‑quality software delivery and alignment with telecom standards.

Requirements

• Graduate or Master’s degree in Engineering with 6-10 years of experience in testing and analysing high‑performance switching and routing software.**• Strong knowledge of networking protocols, including GPON / XGSPON and various remote management protocols.**• Hands‑on experience in testing routers, gateways, or access points (APs) in large‑scale networking setups.**• Proficiency in automation scripting, with Python strongly preferred.**• Experience working with test frameworks such as Robot Framework and PyTest.**• Strong understanding of networking technologies including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, NAT, VPN, MCAST, IPv6, and TR-069.**• Experience with Linux/Unix systems for debugging, analysis, and troubleshooting.**• Good analytical skills for identifying issues across device, software, and network layers.**• Strong communication and documentation abilities suitable for cross‑team collaboration.**• Familiarity with telecom standards and the typical network product development lifecycle.
• It would be nice if you also had:**• Experience with network debugging tools such as Wireshark, iPerf, packet captures, and log analysis frameworks.**• Exposure to performance testing environments or large‑scale system test environments.**• Knowledge of AI‑based tools for enhancing automation and improving test efficiency.