Firmware Development Undergraduate Engineering Co-op

Team: IT

Location: Canada

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

• Develop software with direct interfaces to hardware, including microcode, IP-specific firmware, FPGA, and DSP solutions.
• Design and implement interfaces that abstract low-level hardware functionality for higher levels of software and firmware.
• Contribute to the development and testing of embedded and firmware solutions within integrated circuit and custom silicon projects.
• Participate in design reviews and code reviews, contributing technical feedback and applying engineering best practices.
• Test and validate product implementations to ensure functionality and quality.
• Work alongside experienced engineers to investigate and solve complex technical problems.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines and contribute to projects that involve hardware, firmware, software, and system-level development.
• Take ownership of assigned technical issues and drive them toward resolution, regardless of organizational or team boundaries.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge in areas such as embedded systems, digital ASIC design, SoC architecture, and firmware development.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of C programming and system software.
• Strong problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for learning new technical concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of embedded systems, digital ASIC design, and software/firmware development and testing methodologies is an asset.
• Additional software development experience with C++, Rust, SystemC, Python, or domain-specific language modeling is a plus.
• Understanding of processors, servers, and system software architecture is desirable.
• Knowledge of SoC architecture, SoC subsystem architecture, IP architecture, and/or microarchitecture is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and influence effectively across disciplines.
• Self-directed approach with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
• Relevant knowledge may be demonstrated through a combination of coursework, academic projects, research, internships, or industry experience.
• Must be able to live and work remotely from the designated Canadian province, Ontario and/or British Columbia, associated with the position.
• This opportunity is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Benefits

• Eight-month full-time co-op, beginning January 2027.
• Fully remote / home-based work arrangement in Canada, with occasional site attendance based on business needs.
• Hands-on experience in firmware development, integrated circuit design, custom silicon, and hardware/software interfaces.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering professionals and contribute to real-world technical challenges.
• Exposure to microcode, IP-specific firmware, FPGA, DSP, SoC, embedded systems, and digital ASIC technologies.
• Practical experience with software design, code reviews, testing, validation, and engineering methodologies.
• Opportunity to develop skills across hardware, firmware, and system software disciplines.
• Collaborative environment encouraging ownership, technical problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Accessibility accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities.
• No recruitment or employment-related fees are charged as part of the hiring process.