Senior Embedded Software Engineer — Networking & Linux

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is seeking a senior embedded software engineer to design and implement Linux-based software for high‑speed hardware platforms and ASICs. You will work on the OmniSwitch product line, analyze requirements, and deliver software for networking protocols and device drivers.

The role involves collaborating with QA and support teams to resolve issues and release high‑quality software. A strong background in C/C++ and Python, plus experience with Linux containers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS, Electronics or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of embedded software development experience.
• Experience in telecommunications and data communications software.
• Experience with the software life-cycle: requirements, design, implementation, support.
• Experience programming on embedded operating systems.
• Experience with networking technologies such as bridging, routing, Ethernet, MPLS, VxLAN.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Familiarity with Linux containers, Docker and YANG models.
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub.
• Experience working with remote/hybrid teams.

Responsibilities

• C/C++ and Python programming for Linux-based embedded software.
• Develop networking protocols and system control modules.
• Low-level ASIC and device driver development.
• Linux development environment and debugging with GDB.
• Developing and testing embedded systems software.
• Networking technologies such as bridging, routing and Ethernet.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

Embedded software development

Networking protocols

Linux debugging

Team collaboration (remote/hybrid)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Electronics

Tools

Docker

Git/GitHub

YANG models

Job description

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise is seeking a senior embedded software engineer to design and implement Linux-based software for high‑speed hardware platforms and ASICs. You will work on the OmniSwitch product line, analyze requirements, and deliver software for networking protocols and device drivers.

The role involves collaborating with QA and support teams to resolve issues and release high‑quality software. A strong background in C/C++ and Python, plus experience with Linux containers and