Senior Electro-Optics Firmware Designer/ Concepteur principal de micrologiciels pour systèmes é[...]

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Firmware Designer. You will design and implement low-level software for optical modems, collaborate across teams, and innovate solutions. The position requires a degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and experience in real-time software development and C programming. Competitive annual salary ranges from $95,800 to $153,000.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Discretionary incentive bonus

Qualifications

• Significant experience in the industry.
• Experience with real-time software development.
• Experience in C programming.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement firmware control loops.
• Provide tools for debugging and product verification.
• Participate in product integration.

Skills

C programming

Real-time software development

MATLAB

Python

Strong analytical skills

Debugging skills

Education

Electrical or Computer Engineering degree

Tools

DSP algorithms

HTML

JavaScript

Java

Job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Job Description

How You Will Contribute

As a firmware designer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the low-level software required to control the DSP assisted coherent optical modem. That includes developing all the tools and interfaces required to support the integration, test, and verification of the product. As part of a wider development team, you will interact and collaborate with many designers from different teams to provide the optimum solutions that improve the product performance and quality. The firmware designer is exposed to a wide range of cutting-edge electronic, optical and RF technologies in a world-class R&D lab environment.

• You will design and implement firmware control loops.
• You will participate in product evolution by providing innovative solutions.
• You will support other team member with their activities.
• You will provide test and calibration tools.
• You will provide tools to help with the debugging and verification of the product.
• You will participate with the product integration.
• You will verify firmware robustness and performance in various environments.

The Must Haves

• Significant experience in the industry
• An Electrical or Computer Engineering degree.
• Experience with real-time software development on bare‑metal or embedded operating system.
• Experience in C programming
• Experience with programming in a language such as MATLAB or Python for the purposes of simulation, test automation, and data analysis.

Assets

• Exposure to DSP algorithms
• Knowledgeable of and experienced with use of high-speed electro‑optics components such as lasers, modulators, amplifiers, and photo detectors.
• Knowledgeable in control loop design and implementation
• Knowledge of html, JavaScript and Java
• Hardware exposure and lab environment experience.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills
• Works easily in collaboration with others in a team setting
• Enjoys challenging problems

Pay Range

The annual pay range for this position in Ottawa is $95,800 - $153,000.

The annual pay range for this position in Quebec City is $86,200 - $137,800.

Comment vous contribuerez

En tant que concepteur de micrologiciels, vous serez responsable de la conception et de la mise en œuvre du logiciel de bas niveau requis pour contrôler le modem optique cohérent assisté par DSP.

Cela comprend le développement de tous les outils et interfaces nécessaires pour soutenir l’intégration, les tests et la vérification du produit. En tant que membre d’une équipe de développement élargie, vous interagirez et collaborerez avec de nombreux concepteurs de différentes équipes pour fournir les solutions optimales qui améliorent les performances et la qualité du produit. Le concepteur de micrologiciels est exposé à un large éventail de technologies électroniques, optiques et RF de pointe dans un environnement de laboratoire de R&D de classe mondiale.

• Vous concevrez et implémenterez des boucles de contrôle de micrologiciels.
• Vous participerez à l’évolution du produit en fournissant des solutions innovantes.
• Vous soutiendrez les autres membres de l’équipe dans leurs activités.
• Vous fournirez des outils de test et d’étalonnage.
• Vous fournirez des outils pour aider au débogage et à la vérification du produit.
• Vous participerez à l’intégration du produit.
• Vous vérifierez la robustesse et les performances du micrologiciel dans divers environnements.

Les incontournables

• Expérience significative dans l’industrie
• Diplôme en génie électrique ou informatique.
• Expérience du développement de logiciels en temps réel sur un système « bare metal » ou avec système d’exploitation embarqué.
• Expérience de la programmation en C
• Expérience de la programmation dans un langage tel que MATLAB ou Python à des fins de simulation, d’automatisation des tests et d’analyse de données.

Atouts

• Connaissance des algorithmes DSP
• Connaissance et expérience de l’utilisation de composants électro‑optiques à grande vitesse tels que les lasers, les modulateurs, les amplificateurs et les photodétecteurs.
• Connaissance dans la conception et dans la mise en œuvre de boucles de contrôle
• Connaissance de HTML, JavaScript et Java
• Aisance et expérience avec le matériel et l’environnement de laboratoire.
• Solides compétences analytiques et de débogage
• Travaille facilement en collaboration avec les autres membres d’une équipe
• Apprécie les problèmes difficiles

Échelle de traitement

La fourchette de rémunération annuelle pour ce poste à Ottawa est de $95 800 à 153 000$.

La fourchette de rémunération annuelle pour ce poste à Quebec City est de $86 200 à 137 800$.

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non‑Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(k) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company‑paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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