Firmware Engineer

Firmware Engineer in Ottawa

We are seeking a firmware engineer to play a prominent role in implementing firmware and software for user interfaces, device control, and DSP schemes within our cutting-edge product line of pluggable transceivers. These transceivers operate above 400Gb/s and include QSFP-DD and OSFP form factors.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance and integrate existing software with a new DSP platform.
• Manage power-up sequences, regulators, and initial unit bring-up.
• Ensure proper communication between pluggable modules and switches, identifying and resolving bugs.
• Work with I²C, SPI, and other bus protocols for DSP communication.
• Integrate DSPs using API libraries.
• Develop system-level application software to ensure seamless performance in a switching environment.
• Interpret and implement requirements from technical documentation.
• Understand and integrate optical components such as lasers and modulators within systems.
• Implement coding logic for optical components to function correctly within the overall system.

Essential skills:

• 5+ years of experience in embedded C, particularly with embedded applications.
• Experience with RTOS such as VxWorks or FreeRTOS.
• Proficiency in microcontroller or microprocessor use
• Experience controlling DACs and ADCs (Analog to Digital / Digital to Analog Converters).
• Hands-on experience writing code for ST Microprocessors or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of embedded firmware development and system-level design.

Additional skills & qualifications:

• Experience with optical/photonics.
• Hardware experience (board bring-up, debugging, etc.).
• Experience with DSP and device drivers.
• Experience in embedded software development.

Work environment:

Work as part of the photonics team in a dynamic and innovative environment. Collaborate with experts in the field to deliver scalable and customized solutions. Engage in a culture that promotes making anything possible and everything better, with a focus on sustainable processes and diverse communities.

Job type & location:

This is a contract to hire position based out of Kanata, ON.

Pay and benefits:

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.

Workplace type:

This is a fully onsite position in Kanata, ON.