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DSP Firmware Engineer

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Ottawa, Ontario

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Overview

Nokia is hiring a DSP Firmware Engineer to develop and test embedded real-time DSP and control systems, including programming the Optical Modem ASIC. The role involves MATLAB and C++ modeling, firmware coding and API development, and digital ASIC simulation. The posting states a full-time employment type and a Canadian benefits package.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop embedded real-time DSP and control systems
  • Program and test control systems for the Optical Modem ASIC
  • Perform MATLAB simulations and C++ hardware modeling
  • Conduct real-time firmware coding and database API development
  • Contribute to digital ASIC simulation and validation

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's or master's in electrical, computer or software engineering
  • Proficiency in C and C++
  • Experience with MATLAB for technical applications
  • Coursework in DSP, control theory and communications theory
  • Previous intern experience at Nokia or Infinera is an asset

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalVisionLife insuranceDisability insuranceRetirement planEmployee assistancePaid time offTuition support
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-06
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

DepartmentEngineering
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Laboratory
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (required)
Fields of studyElectrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Combinatorics and Optimization, Computer Science
Perks mentionedGenerous paid time off, Retirement plan, Tuition support, Stock or equity, Wellness

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Job description

Develop and test embedded real‑time DSP and control systems for advanced applications, including programming Nokia's Optical Modem ASIC, performing MATLAB and C++ modeling for system design, conducting real‑time firmware coding and API development, and contributing to digital ASIC simulation for system optimization and validation

  • Develop embedded real-time DSP and control systems for advanced applications.
  • Program and test embedded control systems for Infinera's state-of-the-art Optical Modem ASIC.
  • Perform MATLAB simulations and hardware modeling in C++ to support system design.
  • Conduct real-time firmware coding, testing, and database API development.
  • Contribute to digital ASIC simulation for system optimization and validation.

You have:

  • Bachelor's or master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Combinatronics and Optimization, Computer Science, or a related field from an accredited school in Canada.
  • Proficiency in C and C++ programming.
  • Experience using MATLAB for technical applications.
  • Knowledge in DSP, control theory, and communications theory through coursework.

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Previous intern experience at Nokia or Infinera.

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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