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. Position Title: Embedded Software Engineer Co-op/Intern Employment Type: Student – Co-op/Intern Location: Ottawa ON, Onsite Welcome to Lumentum! We’re all about harnessing cutting-edge tech to create a brighter, more connected future. We are the leaders in optical and photonic products, working at the intersection of innovation and impact. Here’s what we’re up to: Cloud & Networking Powering high-speed data transmission for cloud data centers, AI/ML, enterprise systems, and communication services. Think streaming, gaming, and next-gen tech—we make it happen. Industrial Tech Innovating with state-of-the-art lasers used in industries like EVs, solar power, display technology, and semiconductors. We’re enabling the future of green tech and advanced manufacturing. At Lumentum, we’re committed to collaboration, inclusivity, and empowering our team to shine. Together, we’re shaping the tech of tomorrow while supporting a culture where everyone thrives. Why You’ll Love This Role Lumentum is seeking to hire an Embedded Software Engineer - Co-op/Intern for our Ottawa based WSS Embedded Software team. The Opportunity 8-month term (preferred): Sep. 2025 – Apr. 2026 4-month term: Sep. 2025 – Dec. 2025 What You’ll Be Doing The Embedded Software Engineer responsibilities would include but not be limited to the following: Work closely with R&D teams to develop embedded software and ensure compliance to specifications. Work independently or in a small team to deliver technically challenging products. Designing, implementing, and supporting features in C on embedded platforms for high performance optical products. Work with hardware interfaces, including sensors, actuators, communication buses (like UART, I2C, SPI), and peripherals. Applying best practices throughout the software lifecycle. Solving complex problems in multi-disciplinary teams. Analyzing and characterizing software failures. Sharing your knowledge in the following technology areas: embedded software, code reuse, designing for test and support, distributed and multi-threaded system design, unit test, etc. Education Qualifications 3rd or 4th year: Computer Engineering, Computer Science, and Electrical Engineering although software-inclined candidates from other Engineering and Science disciplines would also be considered. Desired Skills & Qualifications Motivated to succeed. Strong C programming experience. Strong experience developing and working with embedded systems. Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with optical systems is an asset. Experience with QNX, LINUX, FreeRTOS, and SYSBIOS is an asset. Experience with TI and Xilinx DSPs is an asset. To be considered for this opportunity… You must be registered full-time or part time, in a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution Perks You’ll Love Free parking Free gym Cafeteria with subsidized meals and free coffee/tea Prayer room Games room 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. Please contact us at talentacquisition@lumentum.com to request accommodation. Join us—your future starts here! It’s an exciting time to join Lumentum! Lumentum (NASDAQ: LITE) is a market-leading manufacturer of innovative optical and photonic products enabling optical networking and commercial laser customers worldwide. Lumentum’s optical components and subsystems are part of virtually every type of telecom, enterprise, and data center network. Lumentum’s commercial lasers enable advanced manufacturing techniques and diverse applications including next-generation 3D sensing capabilities. Lumentum is headquartered in San Jose, California with R&D, manufacturing, and sales offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.lumentum.com. We believe Lumentum is a great place to work and we support a diverse and inclusive culture where employees bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We strive to build meaningful connections that fuel innovation to produce products that impact the world. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, appropriate work authorizations, and depending on the country, drug screens may be required prior to the start date. As a global employer, Lumentum is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. Protected categories differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction but may include race, ethnic origin, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.
