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Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Nokia
Westford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/6/2026
Job Description

We are currently looking for a Sr. Software Quality Assurance for our team.

The successful candidate will work in a team of highly motivated and talented software engineers, responsible for delivering new capabilities on the 7750 Service Router (SR) in Nokia’s IP Division. The Nokia 7750 SR product family provides high-performance networking which helps businesses stay ahead of evolving service demands driven by the cloud, LTE/5G, and the Internet of Things. Work on the world’s highest quality IP router and be part of a team which truly cares and has a passion to win.

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How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

  • Lead & perform development activities of high complexity features.
  • Lead technically and support a small team / multiple features in the completion of a project/stream.
  • Lead technical discussions with peers about enhancements/improvements in own area(s) of expertise.
  • Create parts of architecture (small/basic) with focus on performance & scale.
  • Drive non-functional requirements within team.
  • Effectively handles complex customer issues.
  • Improves the code base with the outcome measurable product behavior. Owns complex features and ensure delivery completion with quality.

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

  • Knowledge (and experience if possible) of routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP) and/or signaling protocols (RSVP, LDP)
  • Experience and knowledge of Linux and programming languages (preferably scripting languages such as TCL, Python, Perl, shell)
  • Knowledge (and experience if possible) of NFV (Network Function Virtualization), SDN, Virtualized Switching products and related virtualization technologies (KVM/QEMU, Xen, Vmware ESXi) is a big plus.
  • Experience in IP networking testing and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with networking test tools (IXIA, Spirent, IPerf, Wireshark, etc).
  • Proven aptitude for methodical problem solving, good communication skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to work well in a close-knit team.
  • Accountable for quality, accuracy and efficiency of own and/or team achievements. Actions and errors can have program, project, functional impact.
  • Performs and/or coordinates day-to-day activities to meet departmental/project objectives.
  • Carries out root/cause analysis in more complex problems. Can develop and implement recommendations.
  • Carries out variety of complex activities according to plan within broader area of responsibility, analyses problems
  • Accepts responsibility for and demonstrates support for delegated decisions.
  • Requires minimum supervision. Uses nonstandard approaches to resolving issues.
  • Suggests improvements and seeks opportunities for innovation.
  • Demonstrates initiative & adaptability to changing business environments.
  • Is willing to take on new roles or jobs appropriate to skill set in different environments and/or locations.
  • Works to influence others to accept job function’s view/practices and agree/accept new concepts, practices, and approaches. Requires ability to communicate with functional leadership regarding team & technical matters.
  • May conduct briefings with senior leaders within the job function.
  • Has cross-cultural knowledge and global mindset.
  • Management experience / Achieved advanced skills and knowledge within a specific professional discipline involving the integration of theory and principles with organizational practices and precedents.
  • Requires 4-6 years relevant experience and/or a graduate equivalent (or higher) degree.

About Us

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

  • One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
  • Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
  • Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students. Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.(Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

About The Team

The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.

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