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Firmware Engineer

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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in Canada
Entry level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in Canada
Entry level
Develop and test firmware for embedded CPUs within custom ASICs controlling and monitoring optical network equipment. Responsibilities include collaborating on feature definition, coding, acceptance criteria, and unit testing within an Agile Scrum team, while mentoring interns and co-ops. The role requires a bachelor's degree in computer engineering or equivalent, C/C++ and Python experience, and knowledge of at least one relevant area such as digital signal processing, control theory, optical networking, optical components, or embedded CPUs.
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As an Early Career Firmware Engineer, you’ll be part of an agile Scrum team developing software that controls and monitors next‑generation optical network equipment. You’ll be writing firmware that runs on highly embedded CPUs within custom Nokia ASICs, directly enabling industry‑leading optical hardware.


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Responsibilities
  • Working as part of a scrum team to develop and test firmware features.
  • Collaborate on feature definition, coding, and testing. 
  • Mentor interns and co-ops. 
Qualifications
  • Previous intern or co-op experience at Nokia or Infinera.
  • Bachelor's in Computer Engineering or equivalent.
  • Experienced with C and C+,+ and Python.
  • One or more areas of experience:  Digital signal processing knowledge, Control Theory, Optical networks, Optical components, embedded cpu. 
  • Agile development, including defining feature acceptance criteria, feature, and unit testing. 
     
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The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia. 

About the Team
Some of our benefits in Canada:
  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.


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All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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