About the Role
Join a team delivering embedded software for RLS Hyper-Rail Photonic Management software applications that enable high-performance networking solutions. This role contributes to the design, testing, deployment, and optimization of embedded software across Linux environments. Success is measured through delivery of high-quality software within established timelines and process management.
How You Will Make an Impact
•Design and develop high-performance C/C++ software for embedded systems operating on Linux platforms.
•Implement real-time operating system and networking protocol functionality to meet system performance and reliability requirements.
•Develop modular and scalable software solutions aligned with system requirements.
•Diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize embedded software to improve reliability, performance, and resource utilization.
•Collaborate with peer teams to maintain alignment on software requirements, defect resolution, and delivery schedules.
•Guide junior engineers through technical leadership and project coordination activities.
•Drive software project execution by managing timelines, priorities, risks, and dependencies to ensure delivery of high-quality software solutions within established schedules.
•Drive software solution development through collaboration with architects and cross-functional teams.
The Must Haves
•Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
•Experience: 7+ years of industry experience in embedded software development.
•Application of C/C++ programming for embedded systems.
•Experience working with Linux platforms.
•Experience developing software for data-driven architectures, YANG, REST, JSON, and XML.
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to Haves
•Knowledge of photonic technologies and their application in networking systems.
•Utilization of Bitbucket or GitHub for version control and code collaboration.
•Application of real-time operating systems, networking protocols, and host application interactions with hardware devices and drivers.
•Familiarity with micro-service-based software architectures.
Pay Range
The annual salary range for this position is $100,600 - $160,600.
Benefits
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus. 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.
