Senior Wireless SDR & Protocols Engineer

Octasic

Montreal (administrative region)

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options purchase program

Gym membership discount

Public transit reimbursement

Shower on the premises

Beverages and snacks free every day

Job summary

Octasic, a Montreal-based leader in SDR platforms and multi-core SoCs for wireless and multimedia gateway markets, seeks a Wireless Communications Systems Developer. You will work on embedded software, signal processing, and system integration across PHY to upper layers, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver high-performance wireless solutions.

The role emphasizes debugging complex systems, real-time constraints, and leveraging AI tools to enhance development and automation.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field.
5–10 years of experience in embedded software, wireless communications, signal processing, or related field.
Strong understanding of embedded systems, DSPs, multi-core environments, and real-time constraints.
Hands-on experience in software development, debugging, and integration of complex systems.
Strong proficiency in C/C++ and good knowledge of Python.
Ability to investigate complex problems and understand interactions across components.
Autonomous, resourceful, structured, proactive with a learning mindset.
Understanding of PHY, MAC, and upper layers of protocol stack.
Strong English communication skills; French is an asset.
Ability to get security clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and maintain embedded software for wireless communication systems on SDR platforms and multi-core SoCs.
Contribute to features spanning multiple system components: signal processing, protocol layers, software integration, and overall behavior.
Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to real-time performance, interoperability, stability, and cross-component integration.
Design and validate C/C++ and Python code in an environment focused on quality, performance, and maintainability.
Develop or improve automation tools for testing, debugging, analysis, and technical investigation.
Leverage AI tools, agentic programming, and, where relevant, AI/ML techniques to support development, technical analysis, and automation.
Participate in the analysis, detection, and characterization of wireless signals.
Collaborate with validation, integration, architecture, and product teams, and maintain technical documentation.