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Embedded Software Designer - Platform Software
Posted by Zhone Technologies, Inc. • June 04, 2026
Description
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...
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...
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