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The Senior Firmware Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and testing of embedded software for optical transceiver assemblies and plugs within the Coherent Pluggable product unit. The engineering expert will work closely with Optical, Hardware, and Test engineers to ensure product goals are met.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform all aspects of embedded firmware design and development, including architecture, design, implementation, testing, and debugging
2. Write device drivers for complex ASICs, FPGAs, and other components
3. Contribute to hardware design and participate in hardware design reviews
4. Support the initial turn-up of new hardware
5. Work with optical, hardware, and test engineers in an Agile development environment to ensure team and product goals are met
6. Develop automation scripts to validate and test the product firmware
7. Develop user interfaces for transceiver assemblies and plugs
8. Assist in the design and implementation of manufacturing test fixtures

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related
• Proficient in C / C++ programming for embedded software
• Adhere to software development best practices including C++ coding standards and Agile/Scrum practices
• Familiar with ARM or other microcontrollers
• Familiar with UARTs, SPI, and I2C protocols
• Proficient with reading schematics and using an oscilloscope
• Familiarity with optical networking (OTN, Gigabit Ethernet) is a plus
• Proficient with source code control systems such as Git
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Requirements & Work Environment:

• Occasional travel (< 10%) to support customers/vendors using Adtran’s products
• Permanent, full-time position
• 40 hours/week, Monday – Friday, in-office
• Primary location in Norcross, GA, USA
• Must be authorized to work in the USA
• Be energetic and eager to collaborate with diverse cultures and personalities
• Maintain a positive outlook in the face of uncertainty
• Have a genuine desire to learn, innovate, and succeed

Adtran is a leading global provider of fiber-based networking solutions and SaaS applications, focused on the broadband access market. Our comprehensive portfolio spans from the metro core to the customer premises, enabling network providers to deliver Gigabit broadband to every home and business. Our vision is to enable a fully connected world where the power to communicate is available to everyone, everywhere.

At Adtran, we believe in our people. With a diverse and inclusive team spread across the globe, our culture embraces creativity and seeks innovation and quality in everything we do. Built on a foundation of communication, trust, collaboration, and an entrepreneurial spirit, we strive to be a global technology leader and a strong customer advocate.

Adtran began operations in January 1986. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, in Cummings Research Park—the second-largest research park in the U.S. and the fourth-largest in the world. Our mailing address is 901 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, Alabama, 35806. Adtran, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adtran Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN, FSE: QH9). Learn more at adtran.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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