Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test firmware for optical line system products such as ROADM, EDFA, and Raman systems.
- Develop and maintain firmware requirements and design documentation.
- Collaborate with optical, hardware, FPGA, software, manufacturing, and test teams on product integration.
- Provide knowledge transfer for manufacturing processes.
- Debug and resolve customer issues.
- Contribute to testing documentation and product quality and compliance activities.
- Participate in design reviews and provide architectural input.
- Improve firmware development processes and methodologies.
Requirements
- BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Computer Science, Electronics and Communications Engineering, or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of embedded software development experience in a multithreaded real-time environment.
- Strong C/C++ programming, system understanding, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
- Hands-on experience developing firmware and participating in requirements gathering, design reviews, and test-plan reviews.
- Experience using traffic generators and JTAG debuggers.
- Proficiency with Linux and C/C++ in embedded, microcontroller-based systems.
- Experience developing device drivers for Linux or real-time operating systems.
- Knowledge of I²C, SPI, Ethernet, and PCIe hardware interfaces and protocols.
- Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and the U-Boot bootloader.
- Familiarity with RTOS environments such as FreeRTOS and ThreadX.
- Basic understanding of electronics schematics and hardware design.
- Experience collaborating with geographically distributed teams.
- Preferred experience with scripting languages, Zynq and ARM processors, firmware requirements and design documentation, optical engineering concepts, and AI tools such as Cursor, Gemini, and Copilot.
Benefits
- Collaborative environment focused on knowledge sharing and cross-functional teamwork.
- Opportunity to work across the full product development cycle from concept to finished product.
- Work on Nokia next-generation optical line system products for long-haul and metro applications.
About Infinera
Infinera is now part of Nokia. Infinera is revolutionizing telecommunications networks with innovative, industry-leading connectivity solutions. Our offerings include high-end subcomponent technology, systems for network infrastructure, automation software, advanced optical compound semiconductor manufacturing, & professional services. As a global supplier, we empower mobile service providers, internet content providers, cloud operators, submarine operators, governments & enterprises to scale network bandwidth, boost service innovation, and automate network operations. We are committed to continuously expanding and enhancing our world-class offerings to meet the changing needs of our customers. Our connectivity solutions are powered by the world’s best embedded & pluggable optical engines, which are designed, developed & manufactured in Infinera’s U.S.-based optical semiconductor fabrication center and are application-optimized for edge, metro, long-haul, and submarine transport networks. Our agile, open, compact & modular networking platforms enable network operators to rapidly and easily take advantage of best-in-class technology. Our software automation solutions optimize traffic flows and automate workloads to enable network operators to cost-effectively deliver secure bandwidth to their customers where and when needed. With these solutions, our goal is to create a connected world with unlimited bandwidth for everyone – everywhere, always, and instantly. What Inspires Us? A connected world with unlimited bandwidth for everyone – everywhere, always & instantly. What Motivates Us? Delivering innovative and impactful coherent optical technologies and open optical solutions that unlock new value for our customers. What Drives Us? To be a valued investment for our shareholders’ money, our customers’ CapEx and our employees’ time by delivering an unrivaled customer experience from an inclusive culture of innovation for our customers.