Sr. Software Engineer (Firmware)
ADTRAN, Inc.12 months ago
Atlanta, GA, USASenior
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and integrate modern C/C++ embedded software running on Linux and RTOS platforms such as FreeRTOS.
- Own the software development lifecycle from requirements and architecture through implementation, testing, debugging, and deployment.
- Develop and maintain device drivers for fiber-optic components such as WSS and OCM and other hardware subsystems.
- Collaborate with hardware teams on schematic reviews, hardware design input, and board bring-up.
- Work with optical, hardware, test, QA, product management, and manufacturing teams to deliver product milestones and quality goals.
- Develop and maintain unit tests, automation scripts, and test frameworks to verify and validate firmware functionality.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, documentation, debugging, and embedded system validation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in embedded software or firmware development, preferably in telecommunications or networking.
- Strong proficiency in modern C/C++ and adherence to C++ best practices and coding standards.
- Experience with RTOS, low-level debugging, hardware/software integration, embedded communication protocols, and device-driver development.
- Familiarity with ARM or other microcontroller architectures.
- Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows, including branching, reviews, and CI.
- Ability to read schematics, use oscilloscopes, and troubleshoot embedded systems.
- Experience with code reviews, testing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Preferred experience with ASICs or FPGAs, CMake, Bash, Python, Ruby, Perl, CI/CD pipelines, and optical networking technologies such as OTN and Gigabit Ethernet.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, adaptability, and continuous-learning skills.
Benefits
- Full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week.
- Hybrid schedule with in-office work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work Monday and Friday.
- Primary location is Norcross, Georgia, USA.
- Collaborative environment, professional growth opportunities, and work on optical networking technologies supporting global communications.
About ADTRAN, Inc.
ADTRAN builds fiber broadband access, optical transport, and Wi‑Fi networking equipment plus management software for telecommunications service providers and enterprises. It generates revenue by selling hardware platforms, software subscriptions, and support services, enabling FTTH/FTTx, Carrier Ethernet, and SD‑Access deployments. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, ADTRAN is a public company trading on NASDAQ under the ticker ADTN.