Software Development Engineer Sr.

Job Description

The Software Engineer will be a member of an Agile team responsible for assuring interoperability between Adtran's TA5K and/or SDX OLTs and various 3rd party customer end ONUs. OLTs and ONUs. This position will be involved in 3rd party interoperability and will gain a wide range of knowledge of the OLT PON software and structure, resulting in a diverse understanding of the PON software. The development work in this area includes investigation of how the 3rd party ONUs currently are registered and provisioned by their corresponding OLTs. An understanding of high-speed internet data traffic (HSI), voice over IP (VOIP) and video will be gained during the 3rd party interoperability development.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform or assist in high-level and low-level software design and implementation of new modules and enhancements to existing software.
• Perform or assist in feasibility studies of needed software development.
• Document the design including features definition and provisioning models.
• Conduct and participate in design reviews and code reviews.
• Plan and perform unit and system-level testing of implemented software modules and enhancements.
• Help fix software bugs found during all testing phases.
• Work with team to deploy and test incremental software releases.
• Work with Product Management and Customer support to exchange ideas and information vital for product's success
• Protocol and industry standards research to gain deeper understanding of product requirements
• Component data sheet manual research to gain better understanding of how hardware components interact with open source and proprietary software
• Organize and coordinate development activities within schedule and product constraints.
• Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent education required.
• 5-8 years of professional experience is required
• Example Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with Ethernet and networking protocols and experience with embedded software design, implementation and debugging ranging from the driver/interrupt level up to the application level including interprocess communication and multi-threading techniques is required.
  • A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, software engineering, and functional programming techniques is required.
  • Experience with C/C++
  • Experience developing containerized applications (Docker or equivalent).
  • Experience developing and deploying large scale applications.
  • Familiarity with lab test equipment that would be needed to unit or system level test the software component designed is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of TCP/IP, IP protocols including DHCP and DNS, Datacom technologies, L2, and L3 protocols, Ethernet switching, IPTV, IGMP, IPV6, SFP modules, networking protocols, WiFi technology, OpenWRT, Open Sync, Linux embedded system development and debugging, Linux kernel drivers, TR69, CWMP, FTTx, GPON, XGSPON, DOCSIS

About Us

It takes people to connect with people. At, Adtran we hire the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for meeting customer expectations the first time, every time. Employment is based not only on professional qualifications but also on the character and personal attributes we deem essential for the continued growth and success of the company. Adtran adheres to the highest ethical standards. This bar is set by our leadership and strengthened by our employees. Our employees are truly our most valued resource and are the reason for the company's continued success.

For more than three decades, Adtran has been a leader in the telecommunications industry. We are enabling communities and connecting lives as we equip service providers around the globe to deliver Gigabit broadband. These services are transforming the way people live, work and play. As an innovator, the company is also focused on the future. We are defining the future network with cloud-based software solutions developed with an open, scalable and programmable approach.

We invite you to explore our current job opportunities and apply for those you deem fit your skills and qualifications.

Adtran is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of all individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disabilities, age, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws.

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