Job Description

Position: DSP Firmware Engineering Co-op/Intern

Number of Positions: 6

Duration: 4 months

Date: September 8th - December 18th, 2026

Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada

Education Recommendations:

Currently a candidate for a bachelor's or master's in electrical and computer engineering, software engineering, combinatronics and optimization, computer science, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

As Part of the Team You Will:

• Develop embedded real-time DSP and control systems for advanced applications.
• Program and test embedded control systems for Infinera's state-of-the-art Optical Modem ASIC.
• Perform MATLAB simulations and hardware modeling in C++ to support system design.
• Conduct real-time firmware coding, testing, and database API development.
• Contribute to digital ASIC simulation for system optimization and validation.
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

You're a Great Fit If You Have:

• Familiarity with modern C++ programming.
• Knowledge of tools such as git, cmake and jenkins.
• Intention to Contribute for the success of program.
  
  

It Would Be Nice If You Also Had:

• Previous work term experience is strongly preferred.