Embedded Software Designer - Platform Software

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)

About this opportunity

As a member of a dynamic development team, the Embedded Software Designer (Platform Software) will be actively involved in designing and developing embedded software for next generation Optical Transport products. In this role, the successful candidate will report to the Sr. Manager, Software Development.

What You’ll Do

• Linux From Scratch (LFS) system maintenance
• Upgrade the Linux kernel to newer versions and port custom out-of-tree patches
• Backport upstream patches to the Linux kernel as needed to support the existing user space
• Maintain existing Linux kernel drivers and add new features as needed
• Upgrade Buildroot to newer versions and port custom patches
• Maintain existing system start-up shell scripts and add new features as needed
• Integrate 3rd party vendor libraries into the LFS system
• Work with FPGA designers to add SW support for new features and debug existing features
• New board bring-up support
• Configure/build/rebuild early boot firmware as needed
• Customize the U-Boot and Linux kernel configuration as needed
• Create/adapt Device Tree configurations as needed
• Support the HW team in running low-level commands in U-Boot and Linux, and loading experimental SW builds
• Support the HW team in debugging hardware issues closely related to low-level software
• Toolchain support (based on crosstool-ng)
• Maintain existing toolchains and upgrade to newer versions as needed
• Add new toolchains (for new platforms) as needed

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing embedded software
• Excellent knowledge of the C programming language
• In-depth knowledge of the Linux operating system, down to (and including) the Linux kernel
• Good knowledge of the Bash shell scripting language

Assets You May Possess

• Experience with U-Boot
• Experience with Buildroot and Busybox
• Experience with the Xilinx UltraScale+ SoC and/or other ARM based SoC
• Advanced network configuration in Linux (netfilter, VLAN (802.1q), Bridge)
• Experience with bare metal applications and/or early boot firmware
• Knowledge of the Python programming language

Benefits for full-time employees include an Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability insurance (STD and LTD), Retirement Savings Plan, $500 Wellness Benefit, Employee Assistance Program and Paid Time Off.

What happens once you apply?

Your resume will be reviewed against the requirements listed and if a match a member of our team will reach out to you directly. Hiring top talent is our top priority and we are thrilled you chose us.

Zhone Technologies is an equal opportunity employer for all job applicants and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values and is why we nurture it in everything we do. We believe that a diverse workforce brings new perspectives that enhance our teams, bring creativity, and inspire innovation. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the application process.

We do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we use in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology. This job posting is being issued to fill a current vacancy, all interested applicants are encouraged to apply.