Embedded SW Developer - Synchronization and Timing

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Software Development Engineer to deliver embedded timing solutions for Service Router products in the IP Routing group in Canada. You will own a core component of the timing stack, apply CS and engineering principles, and work with hardware, QA and product teams to deliver reliable, low-latency software.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of embedded software experience, strong C/C++ skills, Linux knowledge, and a focus on fault-tolerant, high-availability systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, CS or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of hands-on embedded software experience.
• Strong C/C++ systems programming skills.
• Experience with Linux, multi-threaded programming and low-latency design.
• Familiarity with synchronization timing (SyncE, PTP, NTP, GNSS).
• Ability to design and implement reliable software with high availability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver embedded software solutions for Synchronization and Timing on Nokia's Service Router products.
• Own area of the timing software architecture.
• Collaborate with product managers to gather requirements and design efficient software.
• Design, implement, unit test and integrate new features per specifications.
• Ensure code quality and timely delivery; work with HW/QA teams for issue resolution.
• Communicate with SW/Hardware/QA teams to ensure smooth development cycles.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded

Linux

Real-Time

Multithreading

Sync timing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Software Engineering or CS

Tools

Make

GDB

Job description

Job Description

We are a B2B technology innovation leader pioneering the future where networks meet cloud. At Nokia you will have a positive impact on people’s lives and help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and accessible world.

Job Description

We are a B2B technology innovation leader pioneering the future where networks meet cloud. At Nokia you will have a positive impact on people’s lives and help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and accessible world.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Software Development Engineer responsible for the delivery of embedded software solutions for Synchronization and Timing on the Service Router products within IP Routing Department of Nokia.
• Become an expert for a key component of the Timing software architecture with complete ownership and responsibility for your area
• Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering and mathematical analysis complimented by knowledge in network synchronization.
• Work with product line managers to gather requirements and work with team members to come up with efficient software design to fit the requirements
• Design, implement, unit test and integrate new features for the product as per customer specifications and requirements
• Hold accountability for your own code quality and timeline commitments
• Work with HW engineers and QA engineers to trouble shoot complex problems to find best possible resolution post root cause analysis.
• Communicate and collaborate with fellow SW Engineers, Hardware Engineers, QA Engineers, Product Line Management and/or Vendors to ensure a smooth development cycle

Key Skills And Experience

• Minimum bachelor's degree in Computer/software engineering, Computer Science, equivalent, or better.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in the industry
• Systems Programming Expertise in C/C++
• Strong system level problem solving
• Clear communication of technical issues and solutions
• Synchronizing timing including SyncE, PTP, NTP, GNSS, SETS and PLLs
• System hardware including CPU, CPLDs/FPGAs, I2C and PCIe
• Real-Time & High-Performance Systems
• Linux OS, multi-threaded programming, lock free/low latency design etc.
• Moderate understanding of software build tool-chains and Make-based infrastructure
• Designing for fault tolerance & high availability

Aptitude and Attitude are more important than specific experience criteria. If you have strong embedded software skills, you are a candidate for our team.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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About The Team

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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