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Zhone Technologies · 2 months ago

Senior Embedded Software Developer / Technical Lead

Hannover,Lower Saxony,US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

Zhone Technologies is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Embedded Software Developer / Technical Lead to join their telecommunications software team. This role focuses on the development and maintenance of embedded software for access network equipment, while also leading and overseeing the work of other software developers to ensure high-quality code and compliance with industry standards.

Communications InfrastructureHardware

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze, and resolve bugs in existing embedded software systems

Design and implement new features with a focus on modularity, maintainability, and minimal disruption to existing functionality

Ensure backward compatibility and system stability through rigorous testing and validation

Interpret and implement features based on BBF (Broadband Forum), ITU-T, MEF, and ETSI standards

Integrate protocol enhancements and network management features (e.g., TR-069, OMCI, SNMP, Netconf/YANG) into the existing software architecture

Ensure compliance with telecom standards in all new development activities

Lead and coordinate the development activities of a team of embedded software engineers

Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to junior and mid-level developers

Review and approve software designs, ensuring alignment with architectural goals and industry best practices

Enforce adherence to coding standards, documentation practices, and quality assurance processes

Maintain oversight of the development of new designs and architectures, including SDN-based control planes and VOLTHA integration for next-generation access networks

Define and execute test strategies for new features and bug fixes

Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python for product verification and regression testing

Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous integration, testing, and delivery

Collaborate with QA and hardware teams to validate software in real-world scenarios

Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, QA, systems engineering, and product management

Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, estimations, and retrospectives

Document software changes, design decisions, and troubleshooting procedures

Qualification

C/C++Embedded systemsSDN architecturesTelecom standardsPythonCI/CD pipelinesAgile methodologiesLeadership skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills