SVT/PV Engineer Software Systems

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How You Will Contribute:

The SVT/PV Engineer will develop test strategies, automation script development, and execute test plans for Ciena’s Optical products, focusing on DCN Comms, Security, NBIs, Platforms testing and NMS.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and automate test strategies for Telecom networks.

Create and execute test plans using TCL/Python.

Identify and automate test scenarios.

Debug and resolve defects with design teams.

Ensure compliance with industry standards (ITU-T, IETF, IEEE, ANSI).

Must Have:

Networking (L2/L3 Protocols), Security Protocols (RADIUS, TACACS+, SYSLOG, Certificate Management etc.), NBIs (NETCONF, gRPC, RESTCONF).

Test Automation (TCL/Python)

Defect Analysis & Debugging

Telecom Network Testing

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electronics, Computer Science, or Optical Communications.

2+ years in Telecom System Testing.

Experience in test planning, automation, and debugging.

Impact Metrics

Improved test efficiency & automation coverage

Reduction in defect leakage & debugging time

Compliance with test quality standards

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Exposure to Photonics/DWDM.

Familiarity with Test Equipment & Performance Benchmarking.

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