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Overview

As the firmware designer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the low-level software required to boot, control and interact with the processor complex of products. You will develop tools and interfaces to support integration, test, and verification in collaboration with a wider development team. You will be exposed to a range of electronic, optical and RF technologies in a world-class R&D; lab environment.

Responsibilities

- Design and implement firmware control loops.
- Design and implement the boot code and security code to bring up embedded processor cores.
- Participate in product evolution by providing innovative solutions.
- Support other team members with their activities.
- Provide test and calibration tools.
- Provide tools to aid debugging and verification of the product.
- Participate in product integration.
- Verify firmware robustness and performance across various environments.

Qualifications

- Significant experience in the industry.
- An Electrical or Computer Engineering degree.
- Experience with real-time software development on bare-metal or embedded operating systems.
- Experience in C programming.
- Experience with programming in MATLAB or Python for simulation, test automation, and data analysis.

Assets (Preferred)

- Exposure to DSP algorithms.
- Exposure to security processors and software.




- Exposure to the ARM instruction set architecture.
- Knowledge of high-speed electro-optics components (lasers, modulators, amplifiers, photo detectors).
- Knowledge of control loop design and implementation.
- Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and Java.
- Hardware exposure and lab workplace experience.
- Strong analytical and debugging skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
- Enjoys challenging problems.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual pay range for this position is $109,000 - $174,000 CAD. Pay ranges reflect knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations. This posting pertains to the primary location listed.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus; Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans; participation in retirement plans with company matching; Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP); Employee Assistance Program (EAP); company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. Ciena complies with applicable paid family leave and other leaves of absence laws.

Equal Opportunity

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you require accommodation during the application process, please advise Ciena of any accommodations needed.

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📌 Senior Firmware Designer/Engineer (Ottawa)
🏢 Ciena
📍 Ottawa