Senior DevOps Engineer

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

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

Position Title: Senior DevOps Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time, Existing vacancy

Location: Ottawa ON, Onsite

About Lumentum

At Lumentum, we’re building the tech behind the world’s fastest networks and most advanced systems. Our optical and photonic solutions power everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers, telecom, and advanced manufacturing.

We’re a global team of innovators working where light meets technology, solving big challenges that keep the world connected and moving forward. If shaping the future of connectivity excites you, you’ll fit right in.

Why You’ll Love This Role

You’ll have the opportunity to shape the DevOps foundation for a new embedded product, with real ownership over tools, workflows, and infrastructure. You’ll also work on unique, technically challenging problems in a collaborative environment that values innovation, quality, and continuous learning.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for embedded software development
• Build and manage scalable, reliable infrastructure to support development and testing workflows
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and QA teams to streamline development workflows
• Ensure high standards of code quality, maintainability, and security across systems
• Monitor and optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability
• Implement and enforce best practices for version control, build systems, and release management
• Maintain documentation for processes, tools, and infrastructure.

What We’re Looking For

Education:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Experience:
The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with the embedded software development life cycle (SDLC)
• 5+ years of experience implementing and working with CI/CD pipelines, including strong hands-on experience with GitHub Actions
• Strong experience working in Linux-based environments
• Strong experience working with Make (GNU Make)

Skills:

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable code
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Solid understanding of object-oriented software design and implementation
• In-depth knowledge of core computer security concepts, including: Asymmetric encryption, Digital signatures and certificates, Secrets management.

Perks You’ll Love

• Flexible time off
• Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental)
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth support
• A workplace built for you: free gym, games room, prayer room
• Subsidized meals, free coffee/tea
• Employee stock options and incentive plans
• A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture

Salary Range: $84,650 - $114,550 CAD (flexible).

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. In line with our commitment to being a great place to work, Lumentum offers competitive total rewards which may include annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

Join a Team That’s Shaping the Future

At Lumentum, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a launchpad for creativity and innovation. We’re committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principles—Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Win—aren’t just words; they’re the heart of what we do.

Let’s Build a Brighter Future Together!

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger, sparks creativity, and drives our success.

Join us—your future starts here!