Software Engineer - Data Communications & High-Performance

Huawei Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Software Engineer to innovate and build advanced data communication software technologies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering and experience with C/C++, Linux, and embedded software development. This role focuses on optimizing software architecture and migrating legacy systems to new frameworks, requiring strong problem-solving skills and creativity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of C, C++ and Linux.
• Experience in embedded software development.
• Familiarity with software life cycle, development tools and build process.
• Understanding of operating system fundamentals and data networking.
• Proficiency in other programming languages is an asset.
• Strong ability to research complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Leverage advanced technologies to build next-generation software architecture for Huawei’s data communication products.
• Solve technical challenges in micro-kernel OS, concurrent systems, and high-performance execution.
• Optimize runtime performance and improve software quality.
• Help migrate legacy code to new software architecture.
• Design, code, test and collaborate with others.

Skills

C

C++

Linux

Embedded software development

Java

Go

Python

Lua

Shell

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Job description

A technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Software Engineer to innovate and build advanced data communication software technologies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering and experience with C/C++, Linux, and embedded software development. This role focuses on optimizing software architecture and migrating legacy systems to new frameworks, requiring strong problem-solving skills and creativity.