Senior Embedded Software Engineer, High-Speed Networking

Ciena; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,900 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid sick leave and vacation time

Job summary

Ciena, the global leader in high-speed connectivity, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its WaveLogic Modem Software Development team in Atlanta, Georgia. This position plays a critical role in developing embedded software for optical transport and switching capabilities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and over 2 years of relevant experience.

This role requires solid knowledge in C programming and Linux systems, with a focus on collaborating across engineering environments. Competitive compensation ranges from $85,900 to $137,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in embedded software development within networking or telecommunications.
• Experience with BSP development and Linux operating systems.
• Verbal and technical writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design embedded software in C running on Linux.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on development activities.
• Prototype and evaluate alternative solutions on hardware platforms.

Skills

C programming

Embedded software development

Linux kernel drivers

Debugging (GDB, Valgrind)

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Git

Eclipse

JIRA

Yocto

Job description

Ciena, the global leader in high-speed connectivity, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its WaveLogic Modem Software Development team in Atlanta, Georgia. This position plays a critical role in developing embedded software for optical transport and switching capabilities. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and over 2 years of relevant experience.

This role requires solid knowledge in C programming and Linux systems, with a focus on collaborating across engineering environments. Competitive compensation ranges from $85,900 to $137,000 annually.