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Embedded Software Technical Manager

Lumentum

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

12 days ago

Job summary

A leading optical communications company is seeking an Embedded Software Technical Manager in Ottawa, Ontario. The ideal candidate will lead a team of engineers and contribute to the development of advanced optical communication products. Essential qualifications include over three years of management experience in embedded software, expertise in C/C++, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Career development opportunities
Recognition as a top employer

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience leading an embedded software team.
  • Strong foundation in real-time embedded software development.
  • Solid understanding of multi-threaded software development.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership to the Embedded Software Engineers team.
  • Contribute to software designs and implementation.
  • Resolve complex software issues for internal teams and customers.

Skills

Technical leadership in embedded software
Embedded software in C/C++
Real-time software development
Collaboration skills
Problem solving and debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Python
GOLANG
Docker
Linux
FreeRTOS
Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing! We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year.

Embedded Software Technical Manager

Lumentum is looking for an Embedded Software Technical Manager to lead a team of Embedded Software Engineers to shape the next generation of advanced optical communication products. In this role, you’ll be part of a world‑class team designing, developing, and supporting cutting‑edge embedded software across a wide range of technologies.

Key responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership to enable the success of your team of Embedded Software Engineers.
  • Technically contribute to software designs and implementation.
  • Be the primary interface for internal teams and customers to investigate, diagnose and resolve complex software issues.
  • Work with your team to document and review requirements/designs with peers and stakeholders.
  • Oversee the documentation, review and automation of designer and unit test cases.
  • Provide support throughout the software life cycle for product verification and customers.
  • Collaborate and share technical expertise with members of the software team.
Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Qualifications
  • 3+ years technically leading/managing an embedded software team.
  • Strong technical foundation in real‑time embedded software in C/C++ on Linux.
  • Solid understanding of multi‑threaded software development.
  • Team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Strong problem solving, troubleshooting and debugging skills.
  • Successful track record of software development technical leadership.
Assets
  • Python, GOLANG, Shell Scripting.
  • Knowledge of SONiC, Redis, Docker, OpenConfig, YANG, Protocol Buffers, gRPC, gNxI.
  • Linux, SYSBIOS, FreeRTOS or other embedded OS software development.
  • Familiarity with hardware devices such as ADCs/DACs/Clocks/UART/FPGAs.
  • Knowledge of interfacing to embedded devices via interfaces such as PCIe, I2C, SPI, RS-232.
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