Optical Network Embedded Software Engineer - New Grad

Ciena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity, focused on delivering innovative technology to optical networks. The role involves developing real-time embedded software for optical network products, participating in all stages of software development, and troubleshooting integration and performance issues.

Responsibilities

• Developing real time embedded C/C++ software for the optical network products, which may include enhancing existing software, creating new features, and supporting new hardware introduction for rapid time to market following an Agile development process
• Participating in all stages of software development - requirements analysis, design and prototyping, implementation, testing, and eventually maintenance support
• Troubleshooting hardware and software integration as well as performance issues. Work with hardware, software, verification and system engineering teams to identify root causes for issues
• Field support, helping investigate and collect information to resolve performance or design issues found in current or previous designs

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field coupled with a proven track record in software development
• Demonstrated ability to develop software in C/C++ and Object-oriented design
• Experience working with Linux-based developer tools and debugging environment such as GNU, GCC, GDB, Insight
• Knowledge of development tools such as Git, JIRA, Yocto, Docker, Bitbucket
• Familiarity with CI frameworks such as Jenkins, Grafana, Kubernetes
• Familiarity with the benefits of microservice architecture
• Familiarity with developing software on multi-processor, concurrent systems (good knowledge of mutual exclusion, synchronization, inter-process communication, scheduling, resource management, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and perform fault isolation and usage of source code debug tools and analyzers
• Independent self-starter and committed to delivering on aggressive deadlines but also comfortable working in a team environment
• 1+ years related experience (see The Must Haves section)
• Proven experience developing software embedded solutions engineered for performance and reliability on multi-processor, highly concurrent systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Vacation time

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