DSP Firmware Engineer

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Ottawa

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Retirement plan
Disability insurance
Life insurance

Job summary

Nokia is seeking an embedded real-time DSP and firmware engineer to design and test advanced control systems for Optical Modem ASICs. The role involves MATLAB and C++ modeling to support system design, plus real-time firmware coding and API development.

Ideal candidates have degrees in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related fields and strong C/C++ and MATLAB skills, with DSP and control theory coursework. Opportunities include collaboration with Nokia Bell Labs across NA networks.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Combinatronics and Optimization, Computer Science, or related field from an accredited school in Canada.
  • Proficiency in C and C++ programming.
  • Experience using MATLAB for technical applications.
  • Knowledge in DSP, control theory, and communications theory through coursework.

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded real-time DSP and control systems for advanced applications.
  • Program and test embedded control systems for Infinera's state-of-the-art Optical Modem ASIC.
  • Perform MATLAB simulations and hardware modeling in C++ to support system design.
  • Conduct real-time firmware coding, testing, and database API development.
  • Contribute to digital ASIC simulation for system optimization and validation.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Combinatronics and Optimization, Computer Science, or related field from accredited school in Canada
C programming
C++ programming
DSP
Control theory
Communications theory

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Develop and test embedded real-time DSP and control systems for advanced applications, including programming Nokia's Optical Modem ASIC, performing MATLAB and C++ modeling for system design, conducting real-time firmware coding and API development, and contributing to digital ASIC simulation for system optimization and validation.

Responsibilities
  • Develop embedded real-time DSP and control systems for advanced applications.
  • Program and test embedded control systems for Infinera's state-of-the-art Optical Modem ASIC.
  • Perform MATLAB simulations and hardware modeling in C++ to support system design.
  • Conduct real-time firmware coding, testing, and database API development.
  • Contribute to digital ASIC simulation for system optimization and validation.
Qualifications

You have:

  • Bachelor's or master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Combinatronics and Optimization, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited school in Canada.
  • Proficiency in C and C++ programming.
  • Experience using MATLAB for technical applications.
  • Knowledge in DSP, control theory, and communications theory through coursework.

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Previous intern experience at Nokia or Infinera.
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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.

Some of our benefits in Canada:

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

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