Embedded Software Engineer (Co-op Student)

Lumentum Operations LLC; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as an Embedded Software Engineer Co-op in Ottawa! Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and diversity. You will work closely with R&D teams to develop embedded software for cutting-edge optical products, utilizing your strong C programming skills and experience with embedded systems. This role offers a chance to tackle technically challenging projects in a supportive environment that fosters continuous learning and mentorship. With flexible working schedules and a commitment to inclusivity, this is the perfect opportunity for motivated students eager to make a real impact in the tech industry.

Benefits

Flexible working schedules

Continuous learning opportunities

Mentorship programs

Employee resource groups

Small gym with showers

Cafeteria with subsidized meals

Free coffee & tea

Games room

Free parking

Public transit stop nearby

Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year students in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong C programming and embedded systems experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded software and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Design and implement features in C for high-performance optical products.

Skills

C programming

Embedded systems

Troubleshooting

Debugging

Communication skills

Education

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Tools

QNX

LINUX

FreeRTOS

SYSBIOS

TI DSPs

Xilinx DSPs

Job description

Embedded Software Engineer (Co-op Student)

Apply locations Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem) time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id 20241263

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year.

Lumentum is seeking to hire an Embedded Software Engineer - Co-op/Intern for our Ottawa based WSS Embedded Software team.

The Opportunity

8-month term (preferred): May 2025 – Dec. 2025

4-month term: May 2025 – Aug. 2025

Work term model: hybrid or onsite

Responsibilities

• Work closely with R&D teams to develop embedded software and ensure compliance to specifications.
• Work independently or in a small team to deliver technically challenging products.
• Designing, implementing, and supporting features in C on embedded platforms for high performance optical products.
• Work with hardware interfaces, including sensors, actuators, communication buses (like UART, I2C, SPI), and peripherals.
• Applying best practices throughout the software lifecycle.
• Solving complex problems in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Analyzing and characterizing software failures.
• Sharing your knowledge in the following technology areas: embedded software, code reuse, designing for test and support, distributed and multi-threaded system design, unit test, etc.

Education Qualifications

• 3rd or 4th year: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering although software-inclined candidates from other Engineering and Science disciplines would also be considered.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Motivated to succeed.
• Strong C programming experience.
• Strong experience developing and working with embedded systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with optical systems is an asset.
• Experience with QNX, LINUX, FreeRTOS, and SYSBIOS is an asset.
• Experience with TI and Xilinx DSPs is an asset.

To be considered for this opportunity…

• You must be registered full-time or part-time, in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution

What sets Lumentum's student program apart? We're awesome because…
Our student program offers opportunities to work on real projects that have meaningful impact in an environment that supports diverse perspectives, inclusivity and fosters a sense of belonging. We offer flexible working schedules, continuous learning, mentorship programs, and employee resource groups.

Lumentum awards scholarships of $5,000.00 to five of our Canada based students from underrepresented groups. To be considered for the scholarship, the first thing you need to do is apply for a Lumentum intern/co-op opportunity so you can be reviewed for a job with us. To receive the DIB scholarship, you must complete an intern/co-op with Lumentum.

You might be interested to know:

• We are a humble but passionate team who loves our work and is improving with each day;
• Our team has a long history (15 years and counting) of employing co-ops/interns and we truly value the contributions our students make to our team. In fact, several students have been hired upon graduation;
• Our building offers many perks including a small gym with showers; a cafeteria with subsidized meals and free coffee & tea; a prayer room; a games room; and plenty of free parking, or a conveniently located public transit stop in front of the building.

We believe Lumentum is a great place to work and we support a diverse and inclusive culture where employees bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We strive to build meaningful connections that fuel innovation to produce products that impact the world. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, appropriate work authorizations, and depending on the country, drug screens may be required prior to the start date.

As a global employer, Lumentum is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Protected categories differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction but may include race, ethnic origin, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.