Embedded Software Designer - Platform Software

Description Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid) As a member of a dynamic development team, the Embedded Software Designer (Platform Software) will be actively involved in designing and developing embedded software for next generation Optical Transport products. In this role, the successful candidate will report to the Sr. Manager, Software Development.

What You’ll Do

Linux From Scratch (LFS) system maintenance

Upgrade the Linux kernel to newer versions and port custom out-of-tree patches

Backport upstream patches to the Linux kernel as needed to support the existing user space

Maintain existing Linux kernel drivers and add new features as needed

Upgrade Buildroot to newer versions and port custom patches

Maintain existing system start-up shell scripts and add new features as needed

Integrate 3rd party vendor libraries into the LFS system

Work with FPGA designers to add SW support for new features and debug exist...