Senior Embedded Software Engineer
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This is a fully in-office position based in Ottawa. Employees are required to work on-site 4 days per week.
How you will make an impact:
Participate in the software development lifecycle from development through customer delivery.
Implement cross-platform software and services for embedded CPUs, SoCs, Ethernet PHYs, FPGAs, and optical technologies.
Apply Linux kernel, TCP/IP stack, forwarding table, IP filtering, VLAN, and memory management concepts in software development activities.
Design, code, and maintain drivers, diagnostics, and applications using C, C++, and Python.
Debug software defects and analyze system throughput and performance. Port common operating system components across product families within Ciena.
Develop scripts, test utilities, and development tools that improve engineering efficiency.
The must haves:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
6+ Years of experience with embedded C and C++ programming language application
Linux kernel driver and user-space driver development
Experience: Experience with BSP, security, and board bring-up
Fundamentals of structured programming and design concepts
Interest and aptitude for software development
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Nice to haves:
Real-time operating systems concepts
Experience developing drivers in Zephyr
Ability to interpret CPU hardware architectures, hardware functional specifications, and hardware timing diagrams
Exposure to software development methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall
Familiarity with datacom and telecom concepts including DWDM, SONET/SDH, OTN, Ethernet, OSI Model, TCP/IP, and MPLS
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Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is C$95,800 - C$153,000.
Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence. At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
Qualifications
- Experience with BSP, security, and board bring-up
- Fundamentals of structured programming and design concepts
- Interest and aptitude for software development
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Real-time operating systems concepts
- Experience developing drivers in Zephyr
- Ability to interpret CPU hardware architectures, hardware functional specifications, and hardware timing diagrams
- Exposure to software development methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall
- Familiarity with datacom and telecom concepts including DWDM, SONET/SDH, OTN, Ethernet, OSI Model, TCP/IP, and MPLS
- #LI-BS1
- Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is C$95,800 - C$153,000.
- Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
- Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence. At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
- Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
- If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
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