Applied R&D (AR) consists of target-oriented research either with the goal of solving a particular problem / answering a specific question or for multi-discipline design, development, and implementation of hardware, software, and systems including maintenance support. Supplies techno-economic consulting to clients. AR work is characterised by its detailed and complex nature in order to systematically combine existing knowledge and practices to further developing and incrementally improving products, operational processes, and customer-specific feature development.

Software (SWA) comprises the definition, specification, and allocation of requirements from different sources utilising knowledge of systems engineering processes (specification & architecture). Contains processing of use case and feature requirements into conceptual models, operational scenarios, technical requirements, and functional description. Covers specification, design, implementation, and unit testing of Software (e.g. device drivers, microcode, hardware-related software & firmware) according to the requirements and architecture defined in the systems engineering process. Covers establishment and maintenance of Software Configuration Management (SCM) practices into software development projects, continuously building and integrating infrastructure tools and systems.

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Are you passionate about solving problems and understanding system behavior?

As part of our team, you will:

• Design, develop and test embedded software which is at the heart of the product
• Write software for real-time controllers, embedded Linux and ASIC drivers
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary agile team of senior experts and supported by state-of-the-art development and test technologies, tools and processes
• Interface with various other teams (product management, software, hardware and ASIC/FPGA) to solve complex puzzles and develop the right products for our customers

You have:

• A master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Industrial science or equivalent experience
• Knowledge in software development
• Take pride in the quality of your code and architecture
• Interest in IP networks and Telecommunications networks in general
• Willingness to contribute with creative, out-of-the-box solutions, to problems arising in a dynamic environment, under high market pressure

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience in software development (open source, Raspberry pi, Arduino)
• Basic knowledge on fiber technologies like GPON, XGSPON and U-NGPON
• Experience with Docker, Jenkins, qemu, simics, real-time operating systems

Lead & perform development activities of medium/high complexity features. Create design specs - basic/small scope/less complex. Support peers in completing tasks within own area(s) of expertise. Lead technical discussions with peers for resolving identified issues in own area(s) of expertise. Improves existing processes & solutions. Owns small/medium features.