R&D Software Engineer

For over 20 years, Ekinops has been driving innovation in network systems. We provide solutions focused on the needs of communication service providers and enterprises worldwide. We provide open, trusted, and innovative network connectivity and enable our customers’ success by delivering high value-added software-driven solutions. Today, over 120 international service providers, including numerous Tier 1 carriers around the world, trust our people and technologies. Over 50% of our 550+ strong team works in our multinational Agile R&D centers. Our company has a strong international background, with sales offices strategically located around the world. Ekinops is also recognized for its ESG commitments with its rating in the EthiFinance ESG Ratings report and its Gold Medal awarded by EcoVadis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

As developer in the system team, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Develop & Debug low-level firmware for multicore embedded platforms – based on Linux & Ekinops proprietary real-time OS.
• Build and optimize high-performance software focused on low latency, high throughput and reliability.
• Implement, integrate, troubleshoot ethernet switch drivers, ensuring robust connectivity and optimal system performance.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and design reusable components for NextGen platforms.
• Maintain clear documentation for designs, interfaces, and troubleshooting guides.
• Collaborate in an Agile development environment, contributing to sprints, code reviews, continuous improvement, and cross functional teamwork (hardware & QA teams).

Profile and skills:

You are a self-driven engineer who takes initiative, demonstrates technical depth in embedded systems, and combines hands-on development skills with architectural thinking.

Must-have

• Master’s degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3+ years of experience in embedded software or firmware development
• Strong expertise in C programming for constrained/real-time environments
• Basic knowledge of data telecommunications and networking technologies, standards and protocols.
• Ability to read and interpret hardware schematics and datasheets

Preferred (Plus)

• Experience with Layer 2 & Layer 3 Ethernet switches and features such as VLAN design, trunking, Spanning Tree, static routing, and network troubleshooting
• Proven experience in Linux/Kernel development and debugging workflows
• Hands-on experience developing software in multicore embedded systems

Behavioral indicators

• Communicates clearly and effectively, adapting messaging to technical and non‑technical audiences
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a structured way
• Thrives in international, agile team environments, showing flexibility, collaboration, and proactive engagement
• Balances confidence with humility, sharing ideas openly while staying receptive to feedback, learning, and diverse viewpoints

Recruitment process:

At Ekinops, we believe diversity makes us stronger! We hire talent based on skills, experience, and potential—nothing else. No matter your age, gender, background, or abilities, what matters to us is what you bring to the team. Join us and thrive in an inclusive, open-minded workplace where everyone has a voice!

3 interviews:

• interview with HR
• interview with Department manager/Team leader + Written online test
• interview with Director