At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop cutting-edge embedded software for optical networking systems.
- Company: Join a global leader in optical networking with a strong presence in Ottawa.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while shaping the future of optical networking technologies.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in embedded software development and expertise in C/C++.
The predicted salary is between 123750 - 151250 $ per year.
Lead / Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Optical Networking
Location
Ottawa, ON
Employment Type
Full-Time, Permanent
We're partnered with a global technology leader in optical networking and communications infrastructure that is making a significant investment in expanding its engineering presence in Ottawa.
As part of this growth, our client is building a team of experienced engineers who will play a key role in developing and delivering the next generation of optical networking technologies.
We're looking for
Lead and Principal Embedded Software Engineers who bring strong C/C++ development expertise and hands-on experience with optical networking systems.
This is an opportunity to take technical ownership of sophisticated embedded software platforms, contribute to the development of advanced optical transport technologies, and help shape a growing engineering team.
You'll play an important role in establishing software development practices, influencing technical decisions, and building the engineering capabilities of a team positioned for long-term growth.
- What You'll Be Doing
- Design and develop embedded software for DWDM optical networking systems, including next-generation optical line systems and network elements.
- Develop new software features and enhance existing functionality across optical networking platforms.
- Work extensively with C/C++ in embedded Linux environments, including multi-threaded and multi-process software architectures.
- Develop software supporting optical networking functionality, including photonic control, alarm management, performance monitoring, and service provisioning.
- Contribute to platform-level software development, including board support packages (BSPs), system infrastructure, and network management interfaces.
- Collaborate with hardware, systems engineering, verification, and integration teams to deliver reliable, high-performance networking products.
- Troubleshoot complex software issues, optimize system performance, and support ongoing product enhancements.
- Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement of software engineering practices.
- Work with product management and customer-facing engineering teams to understand technical requirements and translate them into effective software solutions.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers, helping establish strong development practices as the Ottawa team expands.
What We're Looking For
5+ years of embedded software development experience , with opportunities available for engineers at both Lead and Principal levels.
3+ years of experience in optical networking , including hands-on development involving Layer 0 / Layer 1 optical transport equipment.
- Strong expertise in C and C++ programming within embedded systems.
- Experience developing software for embedded Linux platforms, including multi-threaded and multi-process applications.
- Knowledge of DWDM optical networking systems and technologies such as ROADMs, optical line systems, and in-line amplifiers.
- Experience developing software for network elements, including platform infrastructure, BSPs, northbound interfaces, or optical control applications.
- Familiarity with networking protocols such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, LLDP, OSPF, or BGP.
- Experience with network management interfaces and technologies such as NETCONF, YANG, or Open Config.
- Experience working across the software development lifecycle, including Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and Dev Ops practices.
- A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Additional Experience That Would Be Valuable
- Experience with open-source networking technologies such as SONi C, FRRouting, or Open v Switch.
- Familiarity with virtualization and container technologies.
- Experience with Python or Go in addition to C/C++.
- Experience developing optical networking features involving photonic control, performance monitoring, alarms, or service management.
- Experience with embedded Linux platform development, device drivers, or board-level software.
- Experience leading technical design initiatives, establishing coding standards, or mentoring software engineers.
- Experience collaborating with globally distributed engineering teams.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is a chance to join an established global technology organization while helping build something new in Ottawa.
You'll have the resources and technical challenges of a major industry player, combined with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing local engineering team.
We're considering experienced engineers at both
Lead and Principal levels , with opportunities to take technical ownership, influence engineering practices, and grow alongside the organization.
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