The Technical Specialist will design and develop high-performance software for OLT platforms, improve product scalability, and collaborate with teams to address customer needs and troubleshoot telecom software issues.
We are looking for a Technical Specialist – R&D to drive innovation in fiber-based fixed access networks products / solutions. You will design and develop high-performance software for OLT (Optical Line Terminal) platforms, working closely with cross-functional R&D and Product Management teams to deliver scalable, customer-centric solutions.
ResponsibilitiesNIFN2026
- Development of high-quality software for OLT products, enhancing performance and scalability.
- Work on Fiber Transport technologies with focus on GPON/XGPON systems.
- Design, develop and implement Layer 2 networking solutions (forwarding, multicast, QoS).
- Collaborate with Product Management to translate customer feedback into product features.
- Drive end-to-end troubleshooting and resolution of complex telecom software issues.
- Ensure high engineering standards and delivery excellence.
- Contribute to an agile and fast-paced development environment, fostering innovation.
You Have:
- Graduate or Postgraduate Degree in Engineering
- 5–10 years in telecom broadband access domain (Fiber Transport / OLT development).
- Strong knowledge/domain experience in Datacom, L2 forwarding, QoS, VLAN, L2 Protocols and etc.
- Good programming expertise – C, C++ , Python, Go and etc,.
- Good Test Automation Expertise – Robo, Python and etc,.
- Very good knowledge on network processors, packet processing, traffic engineering and etc,.
- Very good knowledge on network element management, data models, etc,.
- Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and drive execution across SDLC.
- Demonstrated experience in technical leadership / team mentoring.
It would be nice if you also had:
- Experience in network software testing lifecycle and automation.
- Good knowledge & understanding on GPON Transport is added advantage (but not a must)
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