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Technical Expert-Optics

Capgemini · Chennai (ex Madras)
Permanent Posted August 3, 2026 via Capgemini

Job Description

Technical Expert

Experience-12+Years

Location-Chennai,Bangalore,Pune

About Us

Choosing Capgemini means joining a team that ensures seamless connectivity, operational excellence, and superior customer experience through proactive network monitoring and incident management. Be part of a collaborative environment where you can build your expertise in Telecom and ISP operations while supporting critical network and service platforms.

Roles& Responsibilities:

Own end‑to‑end OLS architecture

Perform trade‑off analysis across cost, performance, openness, and scale

Flex‑Grid‑capable WSS, EDFA/Raman amplifiers, and passive elements.

Make long‑term platform and technology choices, and understand the nuances behind Nokia’s architectural decisions

Drive alignment across hardware, software, and ecosystem strategy

Bring exposure to Open ROADM MSA, TIP, OIF, or equivalent forum‑based optical system development

Understand SDN concepts and YANG modelling for Layer‑0

Required Qualifications:

12+ years of experience in IP and Optical Development for OTN products.

Strong proficiency in C and C++ programming and Linux operating system fundamentals.

Flex Grid DWDM systems

Open Line Systems and disaggregated optical architectures

Open ROADM specifications and YANG models

Coherent optics, modulation schemes, and line impairments

Skilled in a diverse array of DWDM/SONET/SDH/OTN equipment and configurations.

Experience in OTN L0/L1 Products

Experience in developing and debugging Device Drivers, Bootloaders, and Board support Packages

Able read and understand the Hardware-software spec.

Strong hands-on experience with I2C, SPI, PCIe, GPIO, Serdes, SGMII, GPIO Interfaces is a plus

Experience with Linux kernel related issues, debug Kernel Panics and apply Patches.

Adaptation to new products and technologies.

Exceptional customer focus.

Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Interpersonal skills and decision-making abilities.

Job Description - Grade Specific

Focus on Connectivity and Network Engineering. Establishes trust and credibilty with customer accounts. Shows clear dedication and commitment to business objectives. Operates with no supervision in complex environments. Sets and manages realistic and deliverable expectations. Considers ˜the bigger picture when making decisions. Motivates the team by generating a positive and enthusiastic atmosphere.
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