Embedded SW Developer - Synchronization and Timing

NokiaOttawa🇨🇦CanadaPosted 24 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Location

Ottawa, Canada

Posted

2 months ago

C++Root Cause Analysis

Job Description

We are a B2B technology innovation leader pioneering the future where networks meet cloud. At Nokia you will have a positive impact on people’s lives and help build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and accessible world. 

Be part of a culture built on an inclusive way of working where we are open to your ideas, you are empowered to take risks and are encouraged to be fearless in bringing your authentic self to work.  

We need talented software developers to further the tremendous success of the Service Router product family (including the 7950, 7750, and 7250). We are leaders in carrier edge routing worldwide, with over a million platforms shipped to over 1000+ customers in 130+ countries. We lead the industry in Network Processor technology (FP5), QoS, parallel processing, Network Function Virtualization, and, importantly, product quality. Join a highly talented team, delivering the leading technology which makes the Internet go!

Software Development Engineer responsible for the delivery of embedded software solutions for Synchronization and Timing on the Service Router products within IP Routing Department of Nokia.
Become an expert for a key component of the Timing software architecture with complete ownership and responsibility for your area
Apply principles and techniques of computer science, engineering and mathematical analysis complimented by knowledge in network synchronization.
Work with product line managers to gather requirements and work with team members to come up with efficient software design to fit the requirements
Design, implement, unit test and integrate new features for the product as per customer specifications and requirements
Hold accountability for your own code quality and timeline commitments
Work with HW engineers and QA engineers to trouble shoot complex problems to find best possible resolution post root cause analysis.
Communicate and collaborate with fellow SW Engineers, Hardware Engineers, QA Engineers, Product Line Management and/or Vendors to ensure a smooth development cycle

Minimum bachelor's degree in Computer/software engineering, Computer Science, equivalent, or better.
2-5 years of hands-on experience in the industry
Systems Programming Expertise in C/C++
Strong system level problem solving
Clear communication of technical issues and solutions
Synchronizing timing including SyncE, PTP, NTP, GNSS, SETS and PLLs
System hardware including CPU, CPLDs/FPGAs, I2C and PCIe
Real-Time & High-Performance Systems
Linux OS, multi-threaded programming, lock free/low latency design etc.
Moderate understanding of software build tool-chains and Make-based infrastructure
Designing for fault tolerance & high availability

Aptitude and Attitude are more important than specific experience criteria. If you have strong embedded software skills, you are a candidate for our team.