System Software Engineer

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Position Title: System Software Engineer

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

Lumentum is building next-generation optical switch platforms and is seeking a Staff Systems Software Engineer to lead the build release and long-term maintenance of SONiC software used in production systems.

This is a high-impact role with end-to-end ownership of SONiC releases that ship on Lumentum optical switch products. You will work closely with optical hardware firmware systems manufacturing and product teams to ensure SONiC software is stable scalable and production-ready across multiple hardware generations.

This role is an excellent opportunity for Senior Build Release or Maintenance Engineers who want to grow into broader system ownership and platform leadership.

What Youll Be Doing

• Own the build release and lifecycle maintenance of SONiC software for Lumentum optical switch platforms.
• Define and drive production-quality SONiC releases ensuring stability scalability and repeatability across hardware generations.
• Lead investigation and resolution of complex system-level issues spanning SONiC Linux platform software device drivers firmware and optical hardware.
• Provide technical leadership for platform bring-up system integration and production readiness of new optical switch products.
• Define improve and scale build release and regression validation frameworks.
• Track upstream SONiC development and manage patches upgrades and long-term support strategies.
• Partner closely with hardware firmware manufacturing and product teams to align software readiness with business milestones.
• Act as a technical authority for SONiC production software influencing architecture design decisions and best practices.
• Mentor engineers lead design reviews and drive technical alignment across teams.
• Produce and maintain clear technical documentation release notes and operational guidance.

What Were Looking For

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

Experience:

• Deep experience in embedded Linux or systems software engineering.
• Proven experience building releasing and maintaining SONiC or other network operating systems in production environments.
• Strong hands-on experience with SONiC Docker containers service orchestration and containerized workflows.
• Experience with Debian-based build systems package creation and dependency management.
• Strong understanding of systemd services startup sequencing and service lifecycle management.
• Advanced Linux expertise with strong scripting skills in Python and/or Bash.
• Demonstrated ability to debug high-impact cross-layer system issues involving software and hardware.
• Experience operating in production-focused high-reliability environments.
• Strong technical communication skills and the ability to lead cross-functional discussions.

Asset/Nice to Have

• Deep familiarity with SONiC build internals including docker-based build flows and image generation.
• Experience supporting multiple hardware platforms and long-lived maintenance releases.
• Contributions to open-source networking projects including SONiC.

Who Should Apply

Senior Build Release or Maintenance Engineers with strong Linux experience working with Docker Debian packaging and systemd who are ready to take full ownership of production systems and make a broader impact across software and hardware platforms.

Why Join Lumentum

At Lumentum you will own software that ships on real optical switch products influence platform readiness and system architecture and help define the future of programmable optical networking. This role offers technical leadership real ownership and visible product impact.

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.

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