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:
Our team develops optical test and measurement equipment for telecommunications lab and manufacturing use. We are looking for a core team member with a background in Embedded Software Development with experience in Imaging and Machine Vision Applications.
We develop the embedded controls, automation and user interfaces for complex electro-optical-mechanical systems used in our instrumentation products. The ideal candidate will have experience in complete product life cycle support – concept, research, development, new product introduction.
Role/Requirements:
- Designs, develops, troubleshoots and debugs software programs for enhancements and new products.
- Develops software and tools in support of design, infrastructure and technology platforms, including operating systems, compilers, routers, networks, utilities, databases, cloud-based and Internet-related tools.
- Determines hardware compatibility and/or influences hardware design.
- Participate in the new product development team to specify model/simulate/test and verify imaging and optical systems and products
- Work with the HW team to develop system architecture and to support system bring-up and BSP
- Design, develop, integrate and maintain embedded platforms and software a Linux embedded environment
- Develop and support Embedded Imaging algorithms and applications
- Develop, test, debug and maintain software applications written in C++ and Python
- Collaborate with team members through the full product lifecycle: from requirements definition, prototyping, system integration, and production.
- Prepare technical documentation (e.g., user manuals, technical specifications)
- Participate as a software team member within an Agile development process
- Participate in continuous department improvement processes
Required Qualifications:
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer/Systems Engineering or a related field
- 5+ years of software development experience in C/C++ and Python languages
- 3+ years developing with C/ C++ in embedded real-time systems
- 3+ years of industry experience in embedded Imaging Applications and Machine Vision (camera integration, computer vision, algorithm development for image enhancement, image filtering, detection and discrimination)
Required Capabilities:
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux development environments
- Strong knowledge of Image Processing through advanced education and experience
- Familiarity with modern image processing tools: OpenGL, OpenCV, PIL, scikit, NumPy, CUDA, etc.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Good team player in working in a collaborative work environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Embedded Linux Systems Programming on an ARM platform
- Understanding of embedded communications standards such as I2C, SPI, CAN, Serial, Ethernet
- Familiarity with Software Version Control and Bug tracking tools (git/jira)
- Experience working in an Agile Scrum 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:
102,200to
189,800Exceptional 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
- Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Computer or Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of software development experience with C or C++ and Python
- 3+ years developing C or C++ in embedded real-time systems
- 3+ years of industry experience in embedded imaging applications and machine vision
- Experience with camera integration, computer vision, and image enhancement, filtering, detection, and discrimination algorithms
- Familiarity with Windows and Linux development environments
- Advanced education or experience in image processing
- Experience with OpenGL, OpenCV, PIL, scikit, NumPy, CUDA, or similar image-processing tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience with Embedded Linux systems programming on ARM platforms
- Understanding of I2C, SPI, CAN, Serial, and Ethernet communications standards
- Familiarity with Git, Jira, or similar version-control and bug-tracking tools
- Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
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







