Senior Software Development Engineer

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Ottawa is seeking a Senior Engineer to develop diagnostics software for embedded systems. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and adherence to project schedules. Candidates should have 5 to 7 years of relevant experience, proficiency in C/C++ and Linux, and must excel in analytical problem-solving. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge telecommunications technology.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years' experience in developing diagnostics software for embedded systems.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostic software frameworks and hardware.
• Proficiency in using test equipment and knowledge of hardware interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Develop diagnostics software for embedded systems focusing on quality.
• Plan and execute software development in an Agile environment.
• Work with cross-functional teams to verify hardware functionality.

Skills

Diagnostics software development

Embedded systems

C/C++ proficiency

Linux experience

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Version control (GIT)

Education

BS/MS in relevant field

Tools

Traffic generators

JTAG debuggers

Job description

Overview

As a senior engineer you will be responsible for developing diagnostics software for testing the hardware with a focus on quality and adherence to project schedules. You will be expected to work in a cross-functional team environment to debug and resolve hardware and diagnostics software issues. You will develop and enhance the proprietary diagnostics software framework and third party vendor libraries, and develop testcases for hardware testing during the design and manufacturing stages

Qualifications

Required Skills for Candidates

• BS/MS with 5 to 7 years' experience in developing diagnostics software for embedded systems
• Experience in working across cross functional product development environment involved in developing carrier-class telecommunication products(s)
• Hands-on experience in developing diagnostics software, participating in requirement gathering, design and test plan reviews
• Hands-on experience in using test equipment such as traffic generators, JTAG debuggers
• Proficiency in Linux and C/C++ in embedded systems including microcontroller based systems
• Candidate must be a quick-learner and self-starter, energetic, flexible and positive
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills are critical
• Experience with software version control (GIT) and bug tracking tools is required
• Hands-on experience with diagnostic software frameworks, hardware health monitoring, or power-on self-test (POST) systems
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces and protocols (I²C, SPI, Ethernet, PCIe)
• Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up and Uboot bootloader

Desired Skills for Candidates

• Experience in working collaboratively with a geographically separated team
• Knowledge of Python and scripting based automation
• Familiarity with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, etc.)
• Basic understanding of electronics schematics and hardware design
• Hands-on development experience with Infineon microcontrollers based systems

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for Candidates

• Being an integral member of the diagnostics software team, deliver quality output by developing diagnostics for embedded system with a focus on quality and adherence to project schedules
• To scope, plan and execute the diagnostics software development in an Agile environment
• Address field issues, execute feature enhancements and defect fixes
• Work with HW, ASIC, FPGA, FW, and SW teams and design tests to verify hardware functionality in prototyping and manufacturing stages
• Perform Root Cause Analysis for customer found defects
• Create design and user guide documents