Software Development Engineer

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a software engineer to develop next-generation SDKs for DSP ASICs, collaborating across ASIC, firmware, hardware design, and architecture teams.

The role involves building high-performance C/C++ software on Linux, solving hardware-software integration challenges, and contributing to SDK APIs and automation to accelerate product development and deployment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of software development using C/C++.
• Strong programming and debugging skills in Linux environments.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, OS concepts, and embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Build innovative SDK software for Nokia's DSP ASICs and optical networking solutions.
• Develop high-performance C/C++ software on Linux platforms for networking products.
• Collaborate with ASIC, firmware, hardware design, and architecture teams across the product lifecycle.
• Solve complex technical challenges involving hardware-software interaction and performance optimization.
• Contribute to SDK APIs, software frameworks, and automation that speed development and deployment.
• Drive software quality through testing, debugging, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver cutting-edge networking technologies.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Data structures

Algorithms

Embedded systems

Networking basics

Python

Shell scripting

Job description

Job Description

Join Nokia's SDK team and play a key role in developing next-generation Software Development Kits (SDKs) for advanced DSP ASICs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including ASIC, Firmware, Hardware Design, and Architecture, to drive innovation across the entire product lifecycle. From pre-silicon development through post-silicon validation, you will help ensure seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies into industry-leading pluggable products.

Job Description

Join Nokia's SDK team and play a key role in developing next-generation Software Development Kits (SDKs) for advanced DSP ASICs. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including ASIC, Firmware, Hardware Design, and Architecture, to drive innovation across the entire product lifecycle. From pre-silicon development through post-silicon validation, you will help ensure seamless integration of cutting-edge technologies into industry-leading pluggable products.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Build innovative SDK software that powers Nokia's next-generation coherent DSP ASICs and optical networking solutions
• Develop high-performance C/C++ software on Linux platforms for cutting-edge networking products.
• Work with industry-leading ASIC, firmware, hardware, and architecture teams throughout the entire product lifecycle, from pre-silicon development to post-silicon validation.
• Solve complex technical challenges involving hardware-software interaction, performance optimisation, and system integration.
• Contribute to advanced SDK APIs, software frameworks, and automation solutions that enable faster product development and deployment.
• Drive software quality through testing, debugging, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver innovative technologies that power the future of networking.

Key Skills And Experience

What We're Looking For:

• 2-4 years of experience in software development using C/C++.
• Strong programming and debugging skills in Linux environments.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms, operating systems, and embedded software concepts.
• Familiarity with embedded systems, networking protocols, DSP, ASICs, or telecommunications is a plus.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Shell scripting is desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.