Summary:
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.
Duties & Responsibilities:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Firmware Engineer to join our innovative team at Viavi Solutions Inc. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of embedded firmware for our cutting-edge network test and measurement solutions. You will play a key role in bringing new products to market and enhancing existing ones, working within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Analyzes, designs, programs, debugs and modifies software.
- Troubleshoots code for firmware (IC embedded code) applications.
- Work often involves analog and digital hardware and software operating systems.
- Position requires knowledge and exposure to hardware design. Typically programs in machine language, assembly language and high-level languages (e.g., C, C++).
- Design, develop, and debug robust and efficient firmware for embedded systems, primarily in C/C++.
- Translate product requirements into detailed firmware specifications and architectural designs.
- Implement and optimize device drivers, real-time operating systems (RTOS) components, and communication protocols.
- Conduct thorough unit, integration, and system-level testing of firmware, including writing automated test scripts.
- Collaborate closely with hardware engineers during board bring-up and debugging phases.
- Participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex firmware issues reported from internal and external sources.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of firmware development processes and tools.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in embedded systems and firmware development.
- Mentor junior engineers and share technical expertise within the team.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
- Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development.
- Strong experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or similar.
- Demonstrated experience with various communication protocols (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, USB).
- Solid understanding of microcontroller/microprocessor architectures (e.g., ARM, MIPS).
- Experience with hardware-software co-design and debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit emulators/debuggers.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Experience with network test and measurement equipment or similar high-performance embedded systems is highly desirable.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.
VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.
Job Posting Pay Range:
96,600to
179,400Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary. VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in embedded firmware development
- Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development
- Strong experience with real-time operating systems such as FreeRTOS, VxWorks, or similar
- Experience with communication protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, Ethernet, and USB
- Understanding of microcontroller and microprocessor architectures such as ARM and MIPS
- Experience with hardware-software co-design and debugging using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit emulators/debuggers
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Experience with network test and measurement equipment or similar high-performance embedded systems
VIAVI Solutions Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about VIAVI Solutions and has not been reviewed or approved by VIAVI Solutions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off options are described as generous, including paid time off with flexible scheduling and work-from-home arrangements. Feedback suggests some teams implement unlimited or discretionary PTO and respect balance through flexible start times.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness initiatives, annual health exams, and emergency medical coverage for travel. Strong medical allowances and an employee assistance program further reinforce perceived coverage depth.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive programs are highlighted through variable pay and bonus structures that can augment base pay. Feedback suggests twice-yearly bonuses may occur when company performance supports it.
VIAVI Solutions Insights
What We Do
VIAVI Solutions (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global leader in both network and service enablement and optical security performance products and solutions. Our technologies contribute to the success of a wide range of customers – from the world’s largest mobile operators and governmental entities to enterprise network and application providers to contractors laying the fiber and building the towers that keep us connected
