Nokia

Principal (M) SW Dev Engr

Nokia • $120K — $150K *
Ottawa, ON K1G 3J6In-Person
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in developing device drivers and software for high-speed coherent DSPs.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in C/C++ development on Linux and DSP platforms.
  • Proven experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and ASIC SDK development.
  • Strong understanding of embedded software architecture and performance optimisation techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality ASIC SDK software using C/C++ on Linux.
  • Drive pre-silicon software development and validation using architectural models and simulators.
  • Lead post-silicon testing, debugging, and performance optimisation for DSP and ASIC products.
  • Collaborate with ASIC, firmware, and systems teams throughout the product lifecycle for NPI.
  • Define and execute SDK validation strategies and test plans to ensure product quality.
  • Develop SDK APIs and DSP-related algorithms based on system requirements.
  • Analyse hardware-software interactions and drive resolutions for system-level issues.
  • Produce comprehensive design specifications and documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a globally recognized company.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams enhancing technical skills.
  • Mentoring and leadership opportunities for professional growth.
  • Focus on engineering excellence and improvement of software quality and development processes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Join Nokia's SDK team and help develop cutting-edge SDKs for Client and DSP ASICs. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams-including ASIC, Firmware, Hardware Design, and Architecture-to drive innovation from pre-silicon through post-silicon stages, ensuring seamless integration into final products.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality ASIC SDK software using C/C++ on Linux platforms.
  • Drive pre-silicon software development and validation using architectural models, simulators, and hardware emulation environments.
  • Lead post-silicon bring-up, testing, debugging, and performance optimisation activities for next-generation coherent DSP and ASIC products.
  • Collaborate closely with ASIC, firmware, systems, and architecture teams throughout the product lifecycle to enable successful new product introduction (NPI).
  • Define comprehensive SDK validation strategies, develop test plans, and execute test suites to ensure product quality and feature completeness.
  • Develop and enhance SDK APIs, software frameworks, and DSP-related algorithms based on product and system requirements.
  • Analyse complex hardware-software interactions, diagnose system-level issues, and drive resolution across cross-functional teams.
  • Produce clear and comprehensive design specifications, architecture documents, API documentation, and technical reports.
  • Contribute to software architecture decisions, coding standards, and best practices to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership through design reviews, code reviews, problem-solving guidance, and knowledge sharing.
  • Drive engineering excellence by improving software quality, automation, development processes, and overall team productivity.
  • Work effectively with global engineering teams to deliver high-performance solutions on schedule and with high quality.


Qualifications

You have:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 12+ years of experience in developing device drivers and software for high-speed coherent DSPs, including DSP firmware and low-level software development.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in C/C++ development on Linux and DSP platforms.
  • Proven experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) and ASIC SDK development, integration, and deployment.
  • Strong understanding of embedded software architecture, hardware/software interaction, and performance optimisation techniques.


Nice to Have:
  • Experience in SDK API design, development, and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of DSP algorithms and algorithm development for optical networking and communication systems.
  • Expertise in test strategy, test plan definition, validation, and execution.
  • Hands-on experience with high-speed interfaces and mixed-signal components, including ADCs, DACs, and SerDes.
  • Familiarity with ASIC bring-up, debugging, and post-silicon validation activities.
  • Experience with Ethernet, optical transport, or coherent communication systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across hardware, firmware, and software teams.

About Nokia

Nokia is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company. The company was founded in 1865 and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers in the world. Nokia's products include mobile phones, smartphones, and network equipment, among others. The company is committed to innovation and has a strong focus on research and development. Nokia is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Learn more about Nokia
Size
87,927 employees
Market Cap
$25.8 billion
Industry
Telecommunications & Hardware
Net Income
-$2.5 billion
Founded
1865
5 Year Trend
-1.2%
Revenue
$21.8 billion
NASDAQ
NOK
* Ladders Estimates

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