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Firmware Engineer II
@ Adtran Networks Canada Inc.
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Adtran Networks Canada Inc. is hiring a Firmware Engineer II to design, develop and test embedded software for pluggable optical transceiver modules in its Optical Engines unit. The role works with optical, hardware and test engineers on production-grade firmware, is a permanent full-time in-office position in Ottawa, and runs 40 hours a week Monday to Friday.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop and test embedded firmware for optical transceivers
- Write device drivers for ASICs, FPGAs and components
- Contribute to hardware design reviews and hardware turn-up
- Develop automation scripts to validate product firmware
- Develop user interfaces and manufacturing test fixtures
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor's in electrical/computer engineering or related
- Proficient in C for embedded software
- Real-time operating systems and debugging experience
- Familiar with ARM microcontrollers, UART, SPI and I2C
- Proficient with schematics and oscilloscopes
- Excellent verbal and written communication
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-29
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Software development |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Laboratory |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Electrical engineering, Computer engineering |
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The Firmware Engineer II will design, develop, and test the embedded software for pluggable optical transceiver modules within the Optical Engines product unit. You will work closely with Optical, Hardware, and Test engineers to deliver high-quality, production-grade firmware for next-generation optical products.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform all aspects of embedded firmware design and development, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, and debugging
- Write device drivers for complex ASIC’s, FPGA’s, and other components
- Contribute to hardware design and participate in hardware design reviews
- Support the initial turn-up of new hardware
- Work with optical, hardware, and test engineers to ensure product goals are met
- Develop automation scripts to validate and test the product firmware
- Develop user interfaces for transceiver assemblies and plugs
- Assist in the design and implementation of manufacturing test fixtures
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related
- Proficient in C programming for embedded software
- Debugging software experience
- Real-time operating systems experience
- Familiar with ARM or other microcontrollers
- Familiar with UARTs as well as SPI and I2C protocols
- Proficient with reading schematics and using an oscilloscope
- Familiarity with optical networking (OTN, Gigabit Ethernet) is a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Requirements & Work Environment:
- Permanent, full-time position
- 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, in-office
- Primary location in Ottawa, Canada
- Must be authorized to work in Canada
- Be energetic and eager to collaborate with a wide variety of cultures and personalities
- Be able to maintain a positive outlook in the face of uncertainty
- Have a genuine desire to learn, innovate, and succeed
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