Senior Embedded Software Development Manager

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 139,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Software Development Manager to lead the development of embedded software and drivers for the Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) product. You will guide a talented team, work with hardware and software stakeholders, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

The role emphasizes cross-time-zone collaboration, process improvement, and vendor management, with focus on photonics and layer 0 systems. A background in Linux/VxWorks RTOS is required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience managing a team of software designers in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience managing schedules and technical deliverables of third party vendors.
• Global collaboration across time zones with peer teams.
• Solid understanding of embedded software development and drivers for hardware interfaces.
• Experience with embedded software development, card and module bring up, Linux/VxWorks and RTOS device drivers.
• Knowledge of photonic technologies and layer 0 systems is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with testing and calibration processes for hardware/software integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software designers responsible for developing embedded software and drivers that interface with photonic hardware.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and delivery of embedded software for RLS Interface Management Modules.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define software requirements and ensure alignment with product goals.
• Work closely with factory teams to ensure new modules can be tested and calibrated.
• Serve as the primary interface with third-party vendors to ensure requirements and schedules are met.
• Coordinate with peer teams across time zones to ensure smooth integration of software components.
• Identify opportunities to improve development processes, tools, and methodologies.

Skills

Embedded software development

Drivers for hardware interfaces

Linux/VxWorks RTOS development

HAL

Alarming/Control software

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Linux

VxWorks

RTOS

Job description

Ciena in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Software Development Manager to lead the development of embedded software and drivers for the Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) product. You will guide a talented team, work with hardware and software stakeholders, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

The role emphasizes cross-time-zone collaboration, process improvement, and vendor management, with focus on photonics and layer 0 systems. A background in Linux/VxWorks RTOS is required.