Senior Software Engineer ( SONiC )

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Ottawa - Canada

profile Monthly Salary: $ 110625 - 149675
Posted on: 6 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Its fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what theyre doing!
Were committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.


If you like wild growth and working with happy enthusiastic over-achievers youll enjoy your career with us!


Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Regions Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canadas Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year.

Position Title: Senior Software Engineer ( SONiC )

Employment Type: Full-time Existing vacancy

Location: Ottawa ON Onsite

About Lumentum

At Lumentum were building the tech behind the worlds 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.

Were 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 youll fit right in.

Why Youll Love This Role

We are seeking an experienced SONiC expert to lead the design and development of next-generation optical circuit switch platforms. This role will focus on SONiC platform architecture SAI development containerization debian packaging telemetry and fault management for optical systems. The successful candidate will collaborate across multiple engineering teams and contribute to upstream SONiC initiatives

What Youll Be Doing

  • Define and own the SONiC platform architecture for next-generation optical hardware platforms
  • Architect and drive SAI design and enablement to support optical circuit switching use cases
  • Lead platform bring-up strategy including containerized services and Debian packaging
  • Own SONiC release strategy porting and stabilizing software across major releases
  • Architect telemetry observability and northbound integrations (e.g. gNXI)
  • Design and implement fault/event driven framework for optical platforms
  • Drive cross-functional technical alignment across hardware firmware and manufacturing teams
  • Influence open networking direction through upstream contributions to SONiC/OCP

What Were Looking For

Education:
Bachelors degree in computer science Computer Engineering Software Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field

Experience:

  • 5 years of experience in C C and Python
  • Migrating to major SONiC releases
  • Deep understanding of SONiC architecture ( core and host services NBI database)
  • Strong Linux Docker Debian packaging build systems shell scripting and Git skills
  • Hands-on system bring-up experience SAI development and platform integration
  • Proven experience with telemetry system events

Asset/Nice to Have

  • Prior contributions to SONiC or OCP open-source networking projects
  • Knowledge of large-scale datacenter networking and optical transport technologies
  • Experience with software defined optical networks (SDON)

Why This Role Matters

This position provides an opportunity to contribute directly to the evolution of SONiC for optical switching technologies and next-generation datacenter environments. The role offers exposure to complex engineering challenges cross-functional collaboration and the ability to influence architectural direction across multiple SONiC releases.

Candidates who are motivated by innovative networking technologies are encouraged to apply.

Perks Youll 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 $110625 - $149675 CAD (Flexible).

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience skills and 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 Thats Shaping the Future

At Lumentum were more than just a workplacewere a launchpad for creativity and innovation. Were committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principlesInnovate Engage Deliver Excel and Winarent just words; theyre the heart of what we do.

Lets Build a Brighter Future Together!

Were 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 to request accommodation.

Join usyour future starts here!


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Key Skills

  • Spring
  • .NET
  • C/C++
  • Go
  • React
  • OOP
  • C#
  • AWS
  • Data Structures
  • Software Development
  • Java
  • Distributed Systems

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