System Software Engineer (Ottawa)
Location
ottawa, on
Job Type
Full-time
Category
IT & Technology
Posted
June 05, 2026
System Software Engineer
Full-time, existing vacancy. Located in Ottawa, ON – onsite.
Overview
We are building next‑generation optical switch platforms and seek a Staff Systems Software Engineer to lead the build, release, and long‑term maintenance of SONiC software used in production systems. This high‑impact role includes end‑to‑end ownership of SONiC releases that ship on Lumentum optical switch products, collaborating closely with optical hardware, firmware, systems, manufacturing, and product teams to ensure stable, scalable, and production‑ready software across multiple hardware generations.
What You’ll 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 ...