Job Title : Embedded Software EngineerLocation : OttawaCompany : CienaSalary : Open Date : 2024-03-13Close Date : 2024-07-13
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What will you do at Ciena?
We believe in the power of people. We are a network strategy and technology company that is motivated by making a difference in peopleâs lives â their productivity, their creativity, their health and comfort. That is why we design and implement technologies and services that result in great outcomes.
The 6500 system is the flagship product of Cienaâs Packet Optical Transport Portfolio.  Optical networks continue to aggressively move towards Layer 0/1/2 converged infrastructures.  Join the 6500 team delivering these Optical Ethernet Network solutions:
- Next Generation optical transport solutions
- Hybrid Layer 0/1/2 switching (OTN/Packet)
- Triple Play, MSO and wireless transport-oriented solutions
Responsibilities
As a member of a larger team, the candidate will participate in the software development life cycle, from development through delivery to the end customers.
General Activities
- Participate in C, C++ software development of new functionality in various software components for devices on a real-time OS.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle (develop, test, document, debug and maintain the applications).
- Participate in backlog defect reduction.
- Develop scripts, test utilities, and other development aids to improve designer efficiency.
Collaboration with stakeholders
- Consult with engineers, architects, and other professional and technical personnel.
- Work with product verification and test teams to resolve problems
- Interaction with colleagues on large scale software releases
Experience
- Bachelorâs degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
- Embedded C, C, C++ programming language
- Fundamentals of structured programming and design concepts
- Interest and aptitude for software development is a must
- Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
One or more skills in the following areas would be an asset:
- Low-level Real-Time Software/Firmware Development
- Real time operating systems concepts
- Ability to understand CPU Hardware architectures, Hardware Functional Specifications and Hardware Timing Diagrams
- Software Development Life Cycles such as Agile or Waterfall
- Embedded Linux and/or VxWorks
- Familiarity with datacom and telecom concepts such as DWDM, SONET/SDH, OTN, Ethernet, OSI Model, TCP/IP, MPLS
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