Firmware Development Undergraduate Engineering Co-op

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.