Embedded Software Developer Co-op (Optical Circuit Switch)Lumentum • Ottawa, Canada

Embedded Software Developer Co-op (Optical Circuit Switch)

Lumentum • Ottawa, Canada

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Part-time

Job description

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 .

Embedded Software Developer Co-op (Optical Circuit Switch)

Overview

Lumentum is seeking an Embedded Software Developer Co-op to join a team building the next generation of high-performance optical communication systems. In this role, you will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to production-quality software used in real customer deployments.

The Opportunity

This is a 4-8 month onsite co-op position based in Ottawa , starting in May 2026 . You will gain hands-on experience developing embedded software for advanced optical networking products while working in a collaborative engineering environment.

Pay Range : $24-35 / hr
Existing Vacancy

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and debug embedded software in C / C++ on Linux-based systems

Participate in requirements analysis and software design reviews

Develop, document, and execute unit- and system-level test cases

Troubleshoot low-level software issues, including hardware–software interactions

Participate in code reviews and follow established software development processes

Education Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering co-op program

Required Skills & Qualifications

Experience programming in C and / or C++

Strong problem-solving and debugging skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment with good communication skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with embedded Linux software development

Familiarity with Git or other version control systems

Exposure to networking concepts or low-level system software

Eligibility

Must be registered full-time or part-time at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution

What You’ll Gain

Hands-on experience with real-world embedded software development

Exposure to production codebases and professional development workflows

Practical debugging experience on complex systems

Insight into optical networking products and technologies

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