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What will you do at Ciena?
The Packet Software group is seeking an entry level software designer to join our team of embedded software development professionals. The successful candidate will design, code and support software drivers, APIs and/or data plane applications written in C/C++ and running in a real-time embedded Linux environment, to support advanced Layer 2/3 services on customized delivery platforms. This involves working closely with advanced hardware devices including multi-core embedded CPUs, FPGAs, L2/L3 switch ASICs and high speed Ethernet PHYs and optics.
Responsibilities
• Develop embedded software running under Linux on carrier-grade L2/L3 service delivery and aggregation platforms, including development of new features, enhancements to existing features and support for new hardware platforms
• Work collaboratively in all stages of the software development process, including requirements analysis, functional specification, design, coding, integration, verification and support
• Contribute to the bring-up of new hardware products, providing device drivers and configuring ASICs/FPGAs/PHYs to establish functional end-to-end data path
• Participate in Agile Scrum team to complete assigned stories in prescribed sprints
Desired Traits
• Enthusiastic and innovative software designer
• Self motivated
• Problem solver
• Good communicator
• Team player
Required Skills and Experience
• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent. Masters degree is considered an asset.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming language and basic understanding of embedded software development concepts
• Experience using Linux as a development platform and/or embedded OS, preferably on x86/ARM target processors
• Familiarity with the following would be an asset: GIT, Perforce, Python (or other scripting languages), Yocto, REST, GDB, JIRA
• Exposure to modern L1/L2/L3 networking standards and protocols is also an asset
Pay Range:
The annual pay range for this position is $ 69,400 - 110,800 CAD
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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Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to enable our customers to deliver richer, more connected experiences for all users. At our core, Ciena is a company rooted in people. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers, partners, and communities around the world.
For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We continue to lead the evolution of networking with a strong track record of industry firsts. As end-user expectations skyrocket, our customers and their networks must transform. Ciena powers this transformation by driving next-generation solutions built for maximum openness and agility—today and into the future.
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