Description

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)
About this opportunity
As a member of a dynamic development team, the Embedded Software Designer (Platform Software) will be actively involved in designing and developing embedded software for next generation Optical Transport products. In this role, the successful candidate will report to the Sr. Manager, Software Development.

What You’ll Do

Linux From Scratch (LFS) system maintenance

Upgrade the Linux kernel to newer versions and port custom out-of-tree patches

Backport upstream patches to the Linux kernel as needed to support the existing user space

Maintain existing Linux kernel drivers and add new features as needed

Upgrade Buildroot to newer versions and port custom patches

Maintain existing system start-up shell scripts and add new features as needed

Integrate 3rd party vendor libraries into the LFS system

Work with FPGA designers to add SW support for new features and debug existing features

New board bring-up support

Configure/build/rebuild early boot firmware as needed

Customize the U-Boot and Linux kernel configuration as needed

Create/adapt Device Tree configurations as needed

Support the HW team in running low-level commands in U-Boot and Linux, and loading experimental SW builds

Support the HW team in debugging hardware issues closely related to low-level software

Toolchain support (based on crosstool-ng)

Maintain existing toolchains and upgrade to newer versions as needed

Add new toolchains (for current platforms) as needed

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

5+ years of experience designing and developing embedded software

Excellent knowledge of the C programming language





In-depth knowledge of the Linux operating system, down to (and including) the Linux kernel

Good knowledge of the Bash shell scripting language

Assets You May Possess

Experience with U-Boot

Experience with Buildroot and Busybox

Experience with the Xilinx UltraScale+ SoC and/or other ARM based SoC

Advanced network configuration in Linux (netfilter, VLAN (802.1q), Bridge)

Experience with bare metal applications and/or early boot firmware

Knowledge of the Python programming language

Benefits for full-time employees include:

Extended Health Care

Dental

Vision

Life

Dependent Life

Disability insurance (STD and LTD)

Retirement Savings Plan

$500 Wellness Benefit

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

What happens once you apply?
Your resume will be reviewed against the requirements listed and if a match a member of our team will reach out to you directly. Hiring top talent is our top priority and we are thrilled you chose us.

Zhone Technologies is an equal opportunity employer for all job applicants and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values and is why we nurture it in everything we do. We believe that a diverse workforce brings new perspectives that enhance our teams, bring creativity, and inspire innovation. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the application process.

We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we use in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology.

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