Staff Firmware Development Engr

We are looking for experienced firmware development engineer in Optical Domain. In this role, you'll join a dynamic firmware team dedicated to enhancing Nokia’s next-generation Optical line system products like ROADM, EDFA, Raman etc., for long-haul and metro applications. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you’ll design and implement innovative solutions that tackle complex problems in Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing transport products. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the efficiency and reliability of cutting-edge optical technologies. You'll benefit from an environment that encourages knowledge sharing and collaboration, where your insights and expertise are valued.Our work includes everything from product concept to finished product - a process that spans over the entire development cycle. The team takes full responsibility for delivery on time with the right quality.

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Design, implement, and test code for next-generation Optical line system firmware products like ROADM, EDFA, Raman etc., used in optical network deployments.

• Develop and maintain Firmware Requirement and Design documents.
• Collaborate with optical, hardware, FPGA, software, manufacturing, and test teams for seamless integration.
• Provide knowledge transfer to manufacturing processes.
• Debug and resolve customer issues effectively.
• Contribute to testing documentation to ensure product quality and compliance.
• Participate in design reviews and provide input on architectural decisions.
• Continuously seek improvements in firmware development processes and methodologies.

• BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Computer Science, Electronics and communications engineering or related field
• 8+ years of embedded software development experience in a multithreaded real-time environment
• Strong C/C++ programming skills, system understanding, and debugging abilities are required.
• Candidate must be a quick-learner and self-starter, energetic, flexible and positive
• Hands-on experience in developing firmware, participating in requirement gathering, design and test plan reviews
• Hands-on experience in using test equipment such as traffic generators, JTAG debuggers
• Proficiency in Linux and C/C++ in embedded systems including micro controller-based systems.
• Experience with device driver development for Linux or Real-Time Operating Systems
• Knowledge of hardware interfaces and protocols (I²C, SPI, Ethernet, PCIe)
• Hands-on experience in hardware bring-up and Uboot bootloader
• Good analytical and troubleshooting skills are critical
• Familiarity with Docker, JIRA, bit-bucket, and confluence is beneficial.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Experience in working collaboratively with a geographically separated team
• Familiarity with RTOS environments (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, etc.)

• Basic understanding of electronics schematics and hardware design

Nice-To-Have:

• Experience with scripting languages
• Hands-on experience with Zynq and ARM processors
• Familiarity with firmware requirements and design documentation
• Knowledge of optical engineering concepts
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience in using AI tools like Cursor, Gemini, Co Pilot etc.,