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Senior Embedded Software Engineer

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Ottawa, ON, CAN
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Lead design and development of SONiC-based platform architecture for optical circuit switches, including SAI enablement, containerized services, Debian packaging, release management, telemetry/observability, fault/event frameworks, and cross-functional integration. Contribute to upstream SONiC/OCP and drive platform bring-up and stabilisation across releases.
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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: Senior Embedded Software 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

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will design, develop, and optimize embedded software systems, playing a key part in shaping our software architecture and driving hardware bring-up initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Architecting and developing robust embedded software solutions
  • Optimize software for performance, reliability and maintainability
  • Develop and maintain containerized environments and Linux packaging pipelines
  • Experience with board/system bring-up and hardware-software integration
  • Contributing technical leadership across the product lifecycle
  • Provide technical leadership throughout the product development lifecycle

What We’re Looking For

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Experience:

  • 5+ years of experience in embedded environment.
  • Expert-level proficiency in C++, with a strong command of modern best practices and performance-conscious development
  • Proven experience in embedded architecture and system design
  • Hands-on experience building, deploying, and optimizing Docker containers and Debian/Linux packages

Asset/Nice to Have

  • Experience with SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud)
  • Demonstrated success in software bring-up on new or custom hardware platforms
  • System and product-level experience in a technical lead capacity
  • Contributing to open-source projects

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
The salary range for this position is $110,625 - $149,675 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.

Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

Join us—your future starts here!

Lumentum Ottawa, Ontario, CAN Office

61 Bill Leathem Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K2J 0P7

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