C++ Optical Developer

C++ Optical Developer

Location: Bangalore or Chennai, India
Workplace Type: Onsite

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced C++ Optical Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and unit testing of optical devices using C++ and Python. You will work on cutting-edge technologies in the telecom industry, focusing on OTN/SONET optical protocols and hardware abstraction layers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in embedded systems, real-time operating systems, and modern software development practices. You should be capable of working independently, leading junior developers, and contributing to a collaborative and innovative environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work on challenging projects and advance your career in a rapidly evolving field.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain C++ code for optical devices, focusing on hardware abstraction layers (HAL).
• Implement and test OTN/SONET optical protocols.
• Develop unit tests using Python to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Debug and troubleshoot complex issues in telecom products.
• Work with embedded real-time operating systems, particularly Linux, and understand multicore and multithreaded applications.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of containerized applications using Kubernetes/Docker (a plus).
• Apply modern software development approaches in embedded systems.
• Work with OTN/ROADM/Ethernet services, specifically transponders and line systems.
• Develop application software using technologies such as Confd/OpenYuma, YANG model, CLI/NETCONF/RESCONF/gNMI, DDS, distributed messaging frameworks, and TCP/IP.
• Utilize open interfaces like OpenROADM/openConfig/TIP (a plus).
• Use C, C++, Python, and shell scripting for development and automation.
• Employ the Atlassian suite of SW development tools or equivalent for project management and collaboration.
• Work with open-source tools/environments like Git/Stash, Jenkins, Valgrind, Gtest/Gmock, Pytest, Sonarcube, and Fisheye/Crucible.
• Participate in unit testing and continuous integration (CI/CD) frameworks.
• Lead and mentor junior developers, monitoring their work and providing guidance.
• Independently handle work assignments and contribute to project planning.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in C++ development, with a focus on hardware abstraction layers (HAL).
• Solid knowledge of OTN/SONET optical protocols.
• Experience with Microchip SDK is preferred.
• Strong debugging skills for telecom products.
• Proficiency in Python scripting.
• Experience with embedded real-time operating systems (esp Linux) with a strong understanding of multicore and multithreaded applications.
• Experience with containers, Kubernetes/dockers is a plus.
• Experience in modern approaches to software development in embedded systems.
• Experience in OTN/ROADM/Ethernet services - specifically transponders and line systems.
• Experience in application software development using one or more of the following: Confd/OpenYuma, YANG model, CLI/NETCONF/RESCONF/gNMI, DDS, distributed messaging frameworks, TCP/IP, etc.
• Experience and Knowledge of open interfaces OpenROADM/openConfig/TIP etc is a plus.
• Experience in C, C++, python and shell scripting.
• Experience with the Atlassian suite of SW development tools or equivalent.
• Experience with open source tools/environment like Git/Stash, Jenkins, valgrind, gtest/gmock, pytest, Sonarcube, Fisheye/Crucible.
• Experience in unit test, continuous integration (CI/CD) frameworks.