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
- Valuable 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

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Job Posting Pay Range: 102,200 to 189,800 Exceptional 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.

VIAVI empowers Service Providers and IT organizations to manage the network lifecycle for complex 5G and Fiber networks with intuitive instruments, systems and technologies; and our expertise in light management and optical coatings help protect the world's bank notes from counterfeiters, enhance the colors you see, and enable advanced technology such as 3D sensing. We are a team of thought leaders who have the freedom to support and innovate and look for new effective and efficient solutions for our customers.

📌 Staff SW Engineer (Ottawa)
🏢 Viavi Solutions Canada ULC
📍 Ottawa