Software Development Engineer
Posted 30 Sep 2026
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- Expected experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
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As a Software Development Engineer, you will design and develop C/C++ software for Ethernet and Optical Networking, focusing on OTN protocols and embedded systems. You’ll work on Linux development, including board bring-up and driver development for interfaces like I2C, SPI, QSPI, and UART. Your role involves creating unit test harnesses in Python and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Adaptability and a strong ability to learn new technologies are key, with experience in agile methodologies, FPGA programming, and Optical (DWDM) Transport a plus.
Responsibilities
- Review requirements and develop software modules to fulfill the requirements.
- Provide regular status update and input to the team leaders.
- Working experience in Ethernet /Optical Networking and OTN protocols and Networking Protocols
- Develop unit test plans and run software tools for detecting any coding error prior to code submission.
- Participate in feature integration and validation.
- Experience in developing unit test harness in python.
Qualifications
You have:
- Bachelor’s of Engineering with 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Experience in developing software modules in C and C++.
- Experience in developing embedded software in Linux/Board bring-up.
- Experience developing software drivers for i2c, SPI, QSPI, and UART communication interfaces.
- Strong ability to learn new technical areas and products and collaborate with teams from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
It would be nice if you also had:
- Familiarity with agile programming methods.
- Working on AI Tools/AI-DLC
- Knowledge in Optical (DWDM) Transport.
- Experience programming FPGAs and developing drivers for various devices.
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