Embedded Software Engineer/Module Lead/Lead Engineer - C/Linux Device Drivers OR Routing & Switching protocol Developer

Ciena

  • Gurgaon, Haryana
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
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How You Will Contribute:The Lead Engineer Platform Software will spearhead the development and support of embedded firmware for various networking products. You'll manage system-level boot processes and create Linux device drivers, collaborating across teams to deliver a secure platform. This role is vital in designing products for telecom and enterprise providers, encompassing desktop to ruggedized systems. Essential skills include expertise in BMC, BIOS/UEFI, ONIE, and Linux BSP development alongside a deep understanding of secure boot technologies.
  • Lead development and support of embedded firmware for Board Management Controller (BMC), BIOS/UEFI, and secure multi-stage ONIE bootstrap including:
  • Linux Board Support Package (BSP)
  • Linux device drivers for platform hardware
  • Oversee overall system-level board management and boot process, collaborating with hardware, software, and manufacturing teams.
  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software applications for PPC processors used in hardware verification and manufacturing testing.
  • Develop and maintain Linux device drivers for Ciena's packet networking platforms.
  • Participate in the development of drivers for application software.
  • Create and maintain diagnostic tools for low-level access and verification of system design elements.
  • Configure and exercise control and data paths to enable design debug, verification, and robust manufacturing testing.
  • Possess strong knowledge of both control plane and data plane functionalities for driver development and integration.
What Does Ciena Expect of You?
  • Initiative – You’re a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.
  • Agility – you are readily able to make key decisions and manage competing and ever-changing priorities.
  • Communication expertise – you possess the ability to influence and tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and agreement.
  • The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team – you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment, but are comfortable working independently as required.
  • Relationship builder – with an ability to influence, you’re able to quickly develop trusted connections and get work done across multi sites.
  • A commitment to innovation – you keep abreast of the market and competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve.
  • A passion for coaching – fully understanding and appreciating the power of the mentorship role.
The Must Haves:
  • Linux Driver/Middleware development for Embedded platforms
  • Strong diagnostic/SW design/coding/debug/test skills
  • Significant experience developing low level drivers &/or diagnostics for elements of Telecomm/Datacom switching/Networking Platforms
  • Experience working with ONT, PON, G-PON technology, OMCI stack, Y.1731, RFC2544 etc
  • Experience working with Network Processors, MACs, Control Processors, physical layer., TDM, I2C and SERDES devices etc.
  • Strong experience working on large complex software bases.
  • Well organized coding styles with experience developing with new and existing code bases.
  • Individual must work well in a team environment as position requires working closely, and in a coordinated fashion, with other Hardware and Software engineers.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills to interface effectively with subordinates, peers and other Stakeholders.
Education Qualification
  • Bachelor or master’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunication /Computer Science with 10+ years of Related experience
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