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Senior Embedded Security Developer

Lumentum


Job Location:

Ottawa - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 110000 - 140000
Posted: 12 November 2026 (15 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 9 February 2027
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.


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 seeking a Senior Embedded Security Developer to design implement and validate security features for next-generation optical circuit switch platforms. This role focuses on device identity secure provisioning network management security and hardware-rooted trust across the product lifecyclefrom manufacturing and deployment through operation and recovery.


What Youll Be Doing

  • Design implement and maintain gNSI security services and their operational commands and workflows including authorization path authorization credential rotation and certificate management.
  • Implement secure zero-touch provisioning (Bootz) and device enrollment workflows including bootstrap identity credential issuance trust establishment and recovery.
  • Develop device attestation capabilities using TPM-backed identity and measured-boot evidence including collection and validation of platform measurements.
  • Implement and harden TLS and mutual TLS for control telemetry and management planes including certificate issuance rotation revocation and trust-bundle updates.
  • Build security tests and automation; investigate defects; and support internal and external security reviews.

What Were Looking For


Education:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Software Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field or equivalent practical experience.


Experience:
Core Requirements:

  • 5 years of embedded software development experience including substantial work on security-sensitive systems.
  • Strong Python or Go development skills; familiarity with C or C.
  • Experience developing for Linux-based embedded platforms; RTOS experience is a plus.
  • Practical experience with cryptography PKI TLS and mutual TLS.
  • Understanding of network-device security and management protocols such as gRPC gNMI or gNSI.
  • Experience designing or integrating secure provisioning enrollment credential management or certificate lifecycle workflows.
  • Strong debugging skills and the ability to work across software and platform boundaries.
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills including the ability to document designs and explain security decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience implementing or operating gNSI services such as authz pathz credentialz or certz.
  • Experience with secure zero-touch provisioning device attestation TPM 2.0 measured boot or hardware-backed device identity.
  • Knowledge of secure boot chains hardware roots of trust or manufacturing security.
  • Experience in telecom networking optical systems or other embedded infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with security testing automation and vulnerability review processes.

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 $110000 - $140000

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!


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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