Module Lead QA Engineer - Routing & switching protocol testing IP

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE -

Test new features and automate to verify product capabilities

Execute Regression wherever required

Work closely with engineers across teams to ensure quality for the features

Build in-depth knowledge of product architecture and develop ability to root-cause issues

Coordinate activities with North America test and development teams on a need basis

FS and test plan / scripts review

Detailed knowledge of Carrier Ethernet products and at ease to ramp up quickly on new technologies and concepts

SME on two or more of the following domains : Segment Routing, SR-MPLS, SRv6, LDP, RSVP, EVPN, L3VPN, L2VPN, BGP, ISIS, OSPF,G.8032, OAM (BFD, CFM, EOAM), IGMP, LACP

REQUIRED SKILLS -

Position requires proficient troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Team oriented; strong inter-personal skills and ability to understand customers’ needs, expectations and perspective

Demonstrated ability to multitask on multiple projects

Demonstrated communications skills, both verbal and written, to effectively communicate / collaborate with remote QA and Development teams

Strong commitment to product excellence and quality

Quickly comes up to speed in understanding of advanced concepts / methodology and contributes to improving and extending the impact and effectiveness of those concepts or new approaches to the current project

Conducts knowledge sharing sessions (Critical) : Moderate to complex topics, including smaller protocol or RFC related information, specific functional area presentations or methods of procedures. Topics not product related that may help enhance process or efficiency, such introduction to new tools for testers

MUST HAVES -

BE / B.Tech. (EE / CS) Degree

About 4-8 years of relevant experience in telecommunications, test and automation

Hands-on Experience on at least 2 of the following Networking Protocols : Segment Routing, SR-MPLS, SRv6, LDP, RSVP, EVPN, L3VPN, L2VPN, BGP, ISIS, OSPF,G.8032, OAM (BFD, CFM, EOAM), IGMP, LACP

Good experience in Python is must

Experience with Ixia traffic generators

Experience on IxNetwork is desirable

Understanding of AI and ML is desirable

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