Applied R&D (AR) consists of target-oriented research either with the goal of solving a particular problem / answering a specific question or for multi-discipline design, development, and implementation of hardware, software, and systems including maintenance support. Supplies techno-economic consulting to clients. AR work is characterised by its detailed and complex nature in order to systematically combine existing knowledge and practices to further developing and incrementally improving products, operational processes, and customer-specific feature development.
Integration, Verification & Testing (IVT) comprises the integration of SW and / or HW or system components into system, platform, product releases, or networks and verifies the integrated entity or network against particular requirements and specifications. Covers setup and maintenance of laboratory and associated equipment, tools, and devices.

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The Applied R&D Engineer conducts target-oriented research to directly apply findings to the specification, design, further development, and incremental improvement of products, services, systems, tools, processes, etc. Integrates, verifies, tests, and modifies SW / HW / system components and capitalises on innovative solutions to meet particular requirements and specifications.

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• 12 - 14 years of strong, hands-on experience in product and solution test, good end to end test strategy

• Apply expertise in testing the IP-based networks and Layer 2/Layer 2+ Access protocols to validate software for the fiber end node / access family, ensuring it meets required standards.

• Expertise in tools needed for developing automated test cases (using Robot framework is a plus)

• Leverage customer feedback to continually refine and enhance product features, ensuring robustness in live deployments.

• Collaborate closely with R&D, product management, and customer support to ensure a seamless development process and timely feature delivery.

• Deepen expertise in a subset of L2 & L2+ Access protocols, including but not limited to Ethernet, Layer 2 Forwarding VLAN, QoS, Multicast, DHCP, PPPoE, 802.1x, Radius, CFM, ERPS, xSTP, LLDP, LACP, ANCP, etc., and stay updated with emerging network technologies.

• Mentor and guide junior team members, gaining leadership experience and overseeing projects with limited risks.

• Enhance troubleshooting skills by diagnosing and resolving complex hardware and software issues across customer environments.

• Continue to innovate and enhance the product’s software architecture and development processes, learning new tools and methods to improve efficiency

• Works effectively in a mixed environment and uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.

• Has in-depth business knowledge and uses understanding of how relevant areas integrate to achieve objectives.

• Uses advanced analytical skills to solve complex problems or problems that do not have routine solutions and takes a new perspective.

• Analyses, designs, develops and tests products / services / improvements / bug resolutions for integrated hardware / software systems as per customers' requirements.

• Resolves customer trouble tickets. Diagnoses complex problems / issues (EG hardware, software, combination) and provides resolution or recommend corrective actions.

• Plans technical requirements from customers’ needs.

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• 12 - 14 years of strong, hands-on experience in product and solution test, good end to end test strategy

• Apply expertise in testing the IP-based networks and Layer 2/Layer 2+ Access protocols to validate software for the fiber end node / access family, ensuring it meets required standards.

• Expertise in tools needed for developing automated test cases (using Robot framework is a plus)

• Leverage customer feedback to continually refine and enhance product features, ensuring robustness in live deployments.

• Collaborate closely with R&D, product management, and customer support to ensure a seamless development process and timely feature delivery.

• Deepen expertise in a subset of L2 & L2+ Access protocols, including but not limited to Ethernet, Layer 2 Forwarding VLAN, QoS, Multicast, DHCP, PPPoE, 802.1x, Radius, CFM, ERPS, xSTP, LLDP, LACP, ANCP, etc., and stay updated with emerging network technologies.

• Mentor and guide junior team members, gaining leadership experience and overseeing projects with limited risks.

• Enhance troubleshooting skills by diagnosing and resolving complex hardware and software issues across customer environments.

• Continue to innovate and enhance the product’s software architecture and development processes, learning new tools and methods to improve efficiency

• Works effectively in a mixed environment and uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services.

• Has in-depth business knowledge and uses understanding of how relevant areas integrate to achieve objectives.

• Uses advanced analytical skills to solve complex problems or problems that do not have routine solutions and takes a new perspective.

• Analyses, designs, develops and tests products / services / improvements / bug resolutions for integrated hardware / software systems as per customers' requirements.

• Resolves customer trouble tickets. Diagnoses complex problems / issues (EG hardware, software, combination) and provides resolution or recommend corrective actions.

• Plans technical requirements from customers’ needs.