Develop and test firmware for next-generation optical network equipment using embedded CPUs within custom ASICs. Collaborate with Scrum teams on feature definition, coding, acceptance criteria, and unit testing. Apply knowledge of digital signal processing, control theory, optical networks, optical components, and embedded systems. Mentor interns and co-op students.
As an Early Career Firmware Engineer, you’ll be part of an agile Scrum team developing software that controls and monitors next‑generation optical network equipment. You’ll be writing firmware that runs on highly embedded CPUs within custom Nokia ASICs, directly enabling industry‑leading optical hardware.
Responsibilities- Working as part of a scrum team to develop and test firmware features.
- Collaborate on feature definition, coding, and testing.
- Mentor interns and co-ops.
- Bachelor's in Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- Experienced with C and C+,+ and Python.
- One or more areas of experience: Digital signal processing knowledge, Control Theory, Optical networks, Optical components, embedded cpu.
- Agile development, including defining feature acceptance criteria, feature and unit testing.
- Previous intern or co-op experience is an asset.
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