Software Developer Co-op - C++ (Winter Term - January - April 2027)

Ross Video; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross Video in Ottawa is seeking a co-op student to contribute to a cutting-edge series of switchers for indoor, outdoor, broadcast, and performance settings. You will be working primarily in C++ on features our customers want, developing hardware and software solutions from the ground up.

This is an on-site role at the Ottawa Campus in Nepean, with pay rates ranging from $24 to $35 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Programming experience, ideally in C or C++
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux tools
• Familiarity with React, HTML5/JavaScript based Web page design, Unix shell scripting and Linux OS is a plus

Responsibilities

• Be part of the team that develops a cutting-edge series of switchers for indoor, outdoor, broadcast, and performance settings. Our development team builds sophisticated hardware and software solutions from the ground up to provide our customers with the tools they need to get their creative vision on the air. As a co-op student you will be working primarily in C++ on features our customers want.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Unix/Linux tools

Web design HTML/JS

Unix shell scripting

Tools

React

Job description

WHERE YOU'LL BE WORKING

Ross Video is a world leader in high-definition video production equipment, designed and manufactured in Canada and sold world-wide. Our products are used by a who's who of the global entertainment industry, including top broadcast networks like NBC, ABC, CBS and Fox in the USA; Rogers, CTV and the CBC in Canada; Al Jazeera, BBC, and others around the world. We are #1 in providing behind-the-scenes production gear used in sports stadiums across the MLB, NBA, NHL and NFL. Our equipment has been used extensively at the recent Olympic games. Our systems are used by top musical acts including Springsteen, Metallica, Lady Gaga, and Taylor Swift to name a few. Top webcasters like Revision 3, Everyday Astronaut, and MLB.com use Ross. Our equipment is even used on the International Space Station. Join Ross and you will have a chance to work on cool technology that will help our clients bring their visions to life!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

Be part of the team that develops a cutting-edge series of switchers for indoor, outdoor, broadcast, and performance settings. Our development team builds sophisticated hardware and software solutions from the ground up to provide our customers with the tools they need to get their creative vision on the air. As a co-op student you will be working primarily in C++ on features our customers want.

This is a primarily on-site role with operations based at our Ottawa Campus in Nepean. Our pay rates range from $24 - $35 per hour, based on experience.

WHAT YOU KNOW

• Programming experience, ideally in C or C++


• Familiarity with Unix/Linux tools


• Familiarity with React, HTML5/JavaScript based Web page design, Unix shell scripting and Linux OS is a plus

WHO YOU ARE

• You enjoy new technical challenges and are excited at the prospect of writing code for actual, shipping products.


• You are a self-starter. You're happy to take the reins and take initiative. When you finish something, you're already looking for the next challenge.


• You like people. You know that finding and talking to the right people is the way to get things done.


• You love learning new stuff. You know how to ask questions - and how to listen to answers.


• You enjoy digging through code, tracking down issues, and solving problems other people haven't.


• You are curious.

U.S. EXPORT ADMINSTRATION REGULATIONS

Ross Video complies with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, which place limits on sharing certain technologies and source code with individuals from countries under U.S. embargo.

HOW THIS IMPACTS OUR HIRING…

As part of this compliance, we must consider a candidate’s citizenship and permanent residency when evaluating eligibility for roles that involve access to specific technologies. Due to these legal restrictions, we’re unfortunately unable to proceed with candidates whose current citizenship or permanent residency is in a country under U.S. embargo (currently Cuba, Iran, Syria, or North Korea).

We appreciate your understanding as we meet these important legal requirements.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

At Ross, we embrace diversity, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work. We are committed to building a team that includes a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Inclusivity drives innovation and creativity, and that’s something we’re passionate about at Ross! We believe everyone should be able to enjoy a rewarding career at Ross, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability. If a disability means that you need any additional support during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.