About the role#
Lumentum is hiring an Embedded Software Engineer Co-op for the Embedded Circuit Pack Software team in Ottawa. This is a full-time, on-site position with a duration of 8 to 12 months. You will work on real projects alongside R&D teams to develop software for high-performance optical products.
What you'll do#
- Develop embedded software while ensuring compliance with technical specifications.
- Design, implement, and support features using C++ on embedded platforms.
- Deliver products independently or as part of a small team.
- Apply software development best practices throughout the product lifecycle.
- Solve complex problems within multi-disciplinary teams.
- Analyze and characterize software failures.
- Share knowledge in areas such as OO analysis and design, code reuse, and multi-threaded system design.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.
- 3rd or 4th year standing in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related Engineering or Science discipline.
- Strong programming experience in C and C++.
- Experience developing and working with embedded systems.
- Understanding of RTOS.
- Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience with optical systems, TI DSP, and BIOS are considered assets.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid.
- Term: Rolling.
About Lumentum
Lumentum produces optical and photonic technologies for communications, data centers, and industrial applications. The company manufactures lasers, modules, and optical subsystems. It was founded in 2015 and maintains its headquarters in San Jose, California. The organization operates a global network of research, sales, and manufacturing facilities.
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