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This position involves developing and executing detailed test plans, analyzing complex data, and ensuring that Nokia's optical products meet stringent performance specifications, quality standards, and industry compliance requirements. In this role, you will frequently face intricate technical problems, requiring advanced problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of state-of-the-art DSP, optical front-end technologies, and basic transmission impairments. You will play a critical role in the product development lifecycle, from early-stage integration and contributing to detailed line card architectures with peer engineering groups, to final product release, directly driving the delivery of high-performance and reliable optical networking solutions.\n Translate system requirements into detailed line card architecture in collaboration with peer engineering groups. \nLead complex technical investigations, drive innovative solutions, and mentor junior engineers.\nVerify and enhance optical performance, including testing aspects such as OSNR, signal quality, and environmental resilience. 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