Embedded Software Developer Co-op; Optical Circuit Switch
Job in
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listed on 2026-02-16
Listing for:
Lumentum Operations LLC
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-02-16
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Embedded Software Engineer, Software Engineer, C++ Developer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
202668
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
* We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
** If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
* Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers
* for the 6th consecutive year
* and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates
* for the 5th consecutive year*.
** 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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