Senior Staff Engineer, Software

The Senior Staff Engineer, Software develops, debugs, tests, deploys and supports code to be deployed in systems/products/equipment for various applications. They write, debug, maintain, and test software in various common languages and for software at various levels in the hierarchy (from Firmware to Application). Software creation follows an agreed to development process (such as Agile, Scrum, etc.) and complies with the product life cycle development (phase/gate deliverables).

The Senior Staff Engineer, Software works in cross functional teams with other designers, customers, manufacturing engineering and project leadership to ensure robust and high quality product development. Enhance designs with feedback from reviews in areas such as manufacturing, test, supply chain, reliability, industrial design and simulations.

Detailed Description

• Work requires application of in-depth knowledge of professional standards and precedents in area of specialty.
• Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors.
• Incumbents have decision-making authority and autonomy to deliver on goals of team.
• Influences others outside of team to ensure goals are met and resolves conflicts in an effective manner.
• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and serious delays in overall schedules of a site and/or regional function.
• May lead a multi-functional work group or project team consisting of one or more support staff and/or tech/professional staff, or may provide advice and guidance in area of specialty.
• May determine new methods and procedures. Seeks out new avenues for building internal and external relationships; maintains contacts with existing relationships. Interfaces withsenior managers on issues related to the area of expertise.
• Interacts with and influences management and/or customers on significant issues.

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Selects the technical approach, executes design development, provides engineering/technical analysis of designs, finds solutions to non-routine design and development requirements.
• Participates in project planning and scheduling. Provides direction in the specification, design analysis, architecture, algorithm design, selection and deployment of strategic applications.
• Draws on thorough knowledge of systems architecture and technological capabilities to analyze tradeoffs in complex systems and recommend solutions., At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

• Strong knowledge of C, Python programming languages
• Strong knowledge of Linux, SONiC/SAI operating systems
• Good knowledge of networking protocols and topologies
• Good understanding of networking hardware architecture and concepts
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the software design process
• Ability to gather, analyze, evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot problems
• Ability to simultaneously manage several projects and coordinate multiple, changing deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Typical Experience

• Ten plus years' relevant experience.
• Desired two plus years with SONIC development

Typical Education

Bachelor degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

Celestica (NYSE, TSX: CLS) enables the world's best brands. Through our recognized customer-centric approach, we partner with leading companies in Aerospace and Defense, Communications, Enterprise, HealthTech, Industrial, Capital Equipment and Energy to deliver solutions for their most complex challenges. As a leader in design, manufacturing, hardware platform and supply chain solutions, Celestica brings global expertise and insight at every stage of product development - from drawing board to full-scale production and after-market services for products from advanced medical devices, to highly engineered aviation systems, to next-generation hardware platform solutions for the Cloud. Headquartered in Toronto, with talented teams spanning 40+ locations in 13 countries across the Americas, Europe and Asia, we imagine, develop and deliver a better future with our customers.