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How You Will Contribute:
As a firmware designer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the low-level software required to control the DSP assisted coherent optical modem. That includes developing all the tools and interfaces required to support the integration, test, and verification of the product. As part of a wider development team, you will interact and collaborate with many designers from different teams to provide the optimum solutions that improve the product performance and quality. The firmware designer is exposed to a wide range of cutting-edge electronic, optical and RF technologies in a world-class R&D lab environment.

• You will design and implement firmware control loops.
• You will participate in product evolution by providing innovative solutions.
• You will support other team member with their activities.
• You will provide test and calibration tools.
• You will provide tools to help with the debugging and verification of the product.
• You will participate with the product integration.
• You will verify firmware robustness and performance in various environments.

The Must Haves:

• Significant experience in the industry
• An Electrical or Computer Engineering degree.
• Experience with real-time software development on bare-metal or embedded operating system.
• Experience in C programming
• Experience with programming in a language such as MATLAB or Python for the purposes of simulation, test automation, and data analysis.

Assets:

• Exposure to DSP algorithms
• Knowledgeable of and experienced with use of high-speed electro-optics components such as lasers, modulators, amplifiers, and photo detectors.
• Knowledgeable in control loop design and implementation
• Knowledge of html, JavaScript and Java
• Hardware exposure and lab environment experience.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills
• Works easily in collaboration with others in a team setting
• Enjoys challenging problems

Pay Range

The annual pay range for this position is $92,400 - $147,600.

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Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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