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As an Embedded Software Engineer at Ciena, you will contribute to the development and support of embedded platform firmware for various hardware development programs. This includes working on G-PON, ONT, BIOS/UEFI firmware, Linux BSP, and Linux device drivers. You will collaborate with hardware design, project management, component engineering, and other teams to deliver a Linux platform. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

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How You Will Contribute:

As a principal engineer Embedded Software contributes to support embedded platform firmware across G-PON, ONT, BIOS/UEFI bootstrap firmware, and secure ONIE multi-stage bootstrap including Linux BSP (Board Support Package) and Linux device drivers for platform hardware development programs. The role is responsible overall system-level board management and bootstrap to Linux boot in collaboration with functions such as Hardware Design, Logic Design, Power and Thermal Design, Project Management, Component Engineering, Document Control, SCO (Supply Chain Operations), CM (Contract Manufacturing), and product release support in order to deliver a Linux platform to host OS and application OS software and QA teams. The role is part of an R&D organization that designs, releases and sustains Packet Switching and Router products and associated optics and accessories for deployment in large telco carriers, MSOs, and enterprise managed service providers.   Products range from desktop, to pizzabox, to outdoor ruggedized units.  For x86-based systems, BMC firmware supports power control/monitoring, thermal control/monitoring, clock control/monitoring, reset control, BIOS/UEFI programming/upgrade, as well as, IPMI for remote administration, monitoring, and recovery of the system.  For x86-based systems, BIOS/UEFI firmware supports the basic I/O of the system to load the first-stage Linux-based ONIE loader in order to load the target host kernel OS of the system.  For ARM or MIPS-based systems, integrated firmware provides the equivalent BMC, BIOS, and bootstrap capabilities.  Embedded firmware and bootstrap software shall support root-of-trust secure booting, including vendor and customer certificate management. 

  • Provide the technical guidance to team to achieve the team goal.
  • Coordinate and collaborate with other teams within the hardware design organization and outside teams, such as software design, PLM (Product Line Management), PLA (Product Line Architects), and Supply Chain Operations (SCO)
  • Participate in formal and informal cross functional meetings to stay in sync with other teams’ activity and needs, report status of platform software design activity, schedules, risks and dependencies
  • Track design activities and ensure product release tasks are being performed on time to meet  committed product release schedule and/or flag risks and issues to management to trigger a recovery plan
  • Support platform software sustaining for requalification/recertification as required for component EOL, supply chain component shortages and alternate sources, regulatory changes, production yield issues as required to support on-going production of systems, and security patching of firmware and bootstrap software for vulnerabilities
  • Lead, guide, mentor, train and develop team members
  • Participate in, or lead, process improvement initiatives as assigned

 

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

  • Initiative – you’re a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.
  • Agility – you are readily able to make key decisions and manage competing and ever-changing account priorities and largely driven by the software development process.
  • Communication expertise – you have the ability to influence and tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and consensus.
  • The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team – you thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment, but are comfortable working independently as required.
  • Relationship builder – with an ability to influence, you’re able to get work done through others.
  • A commitment to innovation – you keep abreast of the market and competitive developments and are always keen to formulate new ideas and problem solve.

 

The Must Haves:

  • Strong written and oral communication skills to interface effectively with subordinates, peers and senior management.  Ability to listen, persuade and achieve win-win negotiation results 
  • Team building skills – empower and motivate cross-functional team members, including suppliers, to achieve common goals 
  • Leadership skills – display persistence, vision and positive attitude 


DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

  • Self-starter with positive attitude 
  • Team orientation, organized, and capable of independent work
  • Acumen for problem solving.  Ability to lead in an environment of change – flexibility, creativity and patience 
  • Ability to learn and grasp technical concepts related to products being developed 
  • Able to work effectively and communicate at all levels within the Ciena workforce

 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor or Master degree in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering with 12+ years of Related experience 
  • Experience in leading and managing a team of individuals, preferably in telecom and MSO networking or similar hardware design environments

 

Assets:

  • Self-starter with positive attitude 
  • Team orientation, organized, and capable of independent work
  • Acumen for problem solving.  Ability to work in an environment of change – flexibility, creativity and patience. 
  • Ability to learn and grasp technical concepts related to products being developed 
  • Able to work effectively and communicate at all levels within the Ciena workforce

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Company

Ciena

Job Posted

9 months ago

Job Type

Full-time

WorkMode

On-site

Experience Level

13-17 Years

Category

Software Engineering

Locations

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Qualification

Bachelor or Master

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