Senior Embedded Software Engineer, High-Speed Networking

Ciena

Atlanta (GA)

On-site

USD 85,900 - 137,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.

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