Software Developer

Join our dynamic datacomms team as a Software Developer, where you will engage in software development for optical waveserver and RLS projects. We seek an engineer with expertise in designing and developing embedded telecommunications software, possessing strong software engineering skills with experience in data communication technologies such as Ethernet and IP. Proficiency in developing real-time embedded software in C within a Linux Operating System is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C software on the 6500 family of optical switches, including enhancing existing software, developing new features, and supporting new hardware.
• Participate in all stages of software development, including requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, collaborating with hardware, software, and system engineers to identify root causes.
• Investigate and collect information to resolve process or design issues found in current or previous designs.
• Identify software performance improvements through test-driven development, automated unit testing, and comprehensive integration testing.

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in developing embedded software applications (ideally 5+ years).
• Experience with TCP/IP, IPV4, and IPV6.
• Proficiency in working within a Linux environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well in a large team.

• Knowledge of IP routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and ISIS.
• Experience in mentoring others.
• Python skills for automating tests.
• Familiarity with optical networking and data communications.

Work on-site a minimum of three days per week, with encouragement to be present more frequently. The environment fosters learning and growth opportunities, with lunch and learn sessions and seminars hosted to enhance team skills.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kanata, Ontario.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kanata, ON.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kanata,ON.

Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d'ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d'ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l'échelle, l'innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d'un grand nombre d'entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l'âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d'ancien combattant, d'un handicap, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d'accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l'ajustement du processus de demande d'emploi ou d'entrevue à cause d'un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à [email protected] pour connaître d'autres options d'accommodement.

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.