This role is for a hands-on embedded software engineer focused on building the high-speed optical transport systems powering modern Data center Interconnect networks. You will be developing embedded software and firmware that links massive GPU clusters and data centers for ultra-low latency.
Role Responsibilities
Write real-time embedded software and firmware for optical transport systems.
Own project from initial requirement through design, integration, and verification.
Diagnose and resolve complex, system-level issues across software, hardware, optics, and FPGAs.
Required Skills & Experience
Extensive C and C++ development on RTOS based platforms.
Deep understanding of timing-critical operations, interrupt-handling, low level drivers, and control firmware.
Proven experience designing and integrating hardware interfaces and inter‑processor communication mechanisms in multi‑processor systems.
- Experience with ARM architecture, hardware interactions, and FPGA/CPLD integration.
Education and Experience
1–3 years of relevant industry experience with a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, or Engineering.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, or Engineering
- 1–3 years of relevant industry experience
- Extensive C and C++ development on RTOS-based platforms
- Deep understanding of timing-critical operations, interrupt handling, low-level drivers, and control firmware
- Experience designing and integrating hardware interfaces and inter-processor communication mechanisms in multiprocessor systems
- Experience with ARM architecture, hardware interactions, and FPGA/CPLD integration
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