Technical Specialist

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Type: Full Time | Experienced
Role Type: Individual Contributor
Job Category: Applied R&D
Posting Date: 29 January 2026
Job ID: 28254

📌 Job Overview

A global technology leader is hiring a Technical Specialist to join its Applied R&D team in Chennai. This role is ideal for experienced engineers with strong expertise in networking systems, automation testing, and integrated hardware/software solutions.

The position focuses on designing, developing, and validating high-quality networking products while collaborating closely with R&D and product management teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop manual and automated test cases for networking switches and ASIC features
• Analyze feature impacts, identify test scenarios, and prepare structured test execution plans
• Test end-to-end solutions involving integration of multiple networking products
• Incorporate insights from real-world customer deployments into feature validation
• Collaborate closely with R&D and Product Management teams to ensure high-quality releases
• Support continuous improvement in testing processes and solution reliability

🎯 Skills & Experience Required

Mandatory Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline
• 5+ years of relevant experience in networking or system validation
• Strong L2/L3 networking knowledge with hands-on experience in SNMP / Netconf
• Experience in test automation using Python and/or Robot Framework
• Working knowledge of Unix/Linux environments

Preferred / Added Advantage:

• Experience with fixed broadband technologies (DSL / PON)
• Knowledge of OSGI, Microservices, Kubernetes, SDN/NFV
• Experience in test design, testbed setup, execution, and reporting
• Networking equipment validation (port bring-up, transceiver handling, etc.)
• Exposure to functional, regression, and non-functional testing
• Familiarity with IDEs, automation frameworks, defect tracking tools, and version control systems

🎁 Benefits & Work Culture

• Flexible and hybrid working models
• Minimum 90 days maternity & paternity leave (eligibility based)
• Life insurance coverage for employees
• Mental and physical well-being programs
• Access to Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Personalized learning and career development programs
• Strong mentoring and coaching culture

🏢 About the Company

The organization is a global leader in connectivity solutions, driving innovation across fixed, mobile, and transport networks. With cutting-edge R&D and a strong focus on inclusion, quality, and innovation, it enables secure and intelligent connectivity worldwide.

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👉 Apply Here:
https://jobs.nokia.com/en/sites/CX_1/jobs/preview/28254/

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