Sr. Software Engineer (Firmware)
ADTRAN, Inc.11 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.