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Electro-optics Firmware Designer - New Grad

Posted 20 Days Ago
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Ottawa, ON
Entry level
Ottawa, ON
Entry level
As a firmware designer, you will design and implement low-level software for controlling DSP-assisted optical modems, provide testing tools, and collaborate with teams to enhance product performance.
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How You Will Contribute:

As a firmware designer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing the low-level software required to control the DSP assisted coherent optical modem. That includes developing all the tools and interfaces required to support the integration, test, and verification of the product. As part of a wider development team, you will interact and collaborate with many designers from different teams to provide the optimum solutions that improve the product performance and quality. The firmware designer is exposed to a wide range of cutting-edge electronic, optical and RF technologies in a world-class R&D lab environment.  

  • You will design and implement firmware control loops.

  • You will participate in product evolution by providing innovative solutions.

  • You will support other team member with their activities.

  • You will provide test and calibration tools.

  • You will provide tools to help with the debugging and verification of the product.

  • You will participate with the product integration.

  • You will verify firmware robustness and performance in various environments.

The Must Haves:

  • Working towards completion of an Electrical or Computer Engineering degree.

  • Experience with real-time software development on bare-metal or embedded operating system.

  • Experience in C programming

  • Experience with programming in a language such as Matlab or Python for the purposes of simulation, test automation, and data analysis.

Assets:

  • Exposure to DSP algorithms

  • Knowledge of html, JavaScript and Java is an asset.

  • Hardware exposure and lab environment experience.

  • Knowledge of control loops.

  • Strong analytical and debugging skill.

  • Work easily in collaboration with other.

  • Like challenging problems.

  • Good team member.

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position is $66,400 - $106,000.

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 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, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.  Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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Top Skills

C
Dsp Algorithms
HTML
Java
JavaScript
Matlab
Python

Ciena Ottawa, Ontario, CAN Office

385 Terry Fox Dr, , Ottawa, ON , Canada, K2K 0L1

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