Software Automation Test Engineer- Optical Telecoms And Networks

Infinera is seeking an experienced Senior Automation Test Engineer for our Optical Telecom and Networking Systems to contribute to the system design and verification of optical communication systems.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our teams to translate system requirements into test plans and automation tools. The responsibilities of this role will include building an automated test platform, verifying the test plan, abstracting complexity into simplicity, and identifying issues in the system under test.
The role will require working on complex problems and will involve gaining experience in advanced optical communication systems, as well as controlling various products and instruments, such as 800G line modules, ROADMs, EDFAs, Raman amplifiers, OPM, and other optical instruments. The Senior Test Automation Engineer will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our optical communication systems, and will have the opportunity to grow their skills and expertise in this field.
Education & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a telecommunication systems environment
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering
• Experience in optical communication systems (e.g., ROADM, EDFA, OPM) is a plus
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in Test & Automation

Skill Requirements

• Ability to write engineering documents and design specifications
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban
• Strong proficiency in Python programming language
• Experience with SSH, Telnet, API based automation and testing and tools
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git
• Familiarity with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) practices and tools, such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD
• Experience with Unix/Linux environments is a plus.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks, such as Selenium, Appium, Robot Framework, or Cypress
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Familiarity in other programming languages such as Java, MATLAB, VB.net, C#, and JavaScript
• Understanding of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Knowledge of software testing concepts, methodologies, and tools
• Ability to control network equipment and instruments over scpi, TCPIP, SSH, RestAPI, gRPC, and Telemetry streaming
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Experience with SQL database management and handling large data

Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.