Software Developer Co-op - Robotics; Fall Term Montreal

WHERE YOU'LL BE WORKING

Ross Video is a world leader in high‑definition video production equipment, designed and manufactured in Canada and sold worldwide. 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 web casters like Revision 3, Everyday Astronaut and  use Ross.

Our equipment is even used on the International Space Station.

• Contribute to the development and validation of embedded robotics control software, primarily in areas such as motion control, device communication and real‑time behavior.
• Extend and improve code‑level unit test frameworks and test harnesses to increase system reliability, coverage and maintainability.
• Investigate and resolve defects found in complex embedded systems, including root‑cause analysis, debugging and validation of fixes.
• Perform focused technical investigations and prototyping to evaluate approaches, performance characteristics or system limitations.
• Work closely with senior developers to understand system architecture, control algorithms and hardware/software interactions.
• Be exposed to key stages of the embedded product development cycle: requirements interpretation, implementation, testing (unit/integration), debugging and continuous improvement.
• Deliver meaningful contributions that improve system robustness, testability and overall product quality.

This position is located at our Ottawa Auriga site and will involve hybrid working with a mix of working from home and time in the lab. Our pay rates range from $24 – $35 per hour, based on experience.

• Currently enrolled in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics or a related program with exposure to embedded systems.
• Robust programming skills in C/C++ and familiarity with object‑oriented design principles.
• Experience or coursework related to embedded systems, real‑time software or low‑level debugging is highly valued.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks, test automation or test‑driven development is an asset.
• Experience working in Linux environments, cross‑compilation or hardware‑adjacent software is an asset.
• Exposure to robotics concepts (control systems, kinematics, motion control or communication protocols such as CAN/EtherCAT) is a bonus.

• You enjoy digging into complex systems and understanding how things work at a low level.
• You like debugging and problem‑solving, and you’re persistent in tracking down root causes.
• You’re detail‑oriented and take pride in improving code quality and reliability.
• You are a self‑starter who can take a scoped problem and drive it to completion.
• You’re comfortable working independently on investigations or well‑defined tasks, while collaborating with senior team members when needed.
• You enjoy learning about the interaction between software and hardware.
• Your grades reflect your hard work. Ideal candidates will have a B average or above.

U.S. EXPORT ADMINISTRATION 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.

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.