DSP Firmware Engineer

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.

• Short‑term disability and long‑term disability.
• Life insurance and AD&D – Company paid 2× 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.

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Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

• US/Canada Salary Range $80,651 - $109,116 CAD, plus potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
• Locations 600 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 2E6, CA