Embedded Software Co-Op

Job Title

Embedded Software Co-Op

Role Summary

Join the System-on-Chip (SoC) Firmware team in Vancouver as a co-op (September–March) supporting the Software and Digital Platforms Group. You will work on embedded firmware for ASIC/SoC products, contributing to design, verification, performance analysis, and tooling alongside experienced engineers.

Experience Level

Entry-level co-op/internship for current students; no specific years of professional experience required.

Responsibilities

The co-op will contribute to firmware development, verification, and tooling for ASIC/SoC products:

• Participate in software design and development cycles for embedded firmware.
• Develop and execute test cases to verify software and ASIC implementations meet requirements.
• Run hardware and software simulations on emulation platforms.
• Perform performance profiling and analysis.
• Develop support tools and utilities to streamline design and verification.
• Actively participate in the SoC FW team design process and reviews.

Requirements

Must-have skills and experience:

• Familiarity with standard C/C++ compilers and integrated development environments.
• Experience developing firmware or software for embedded products.
• Proficiency in C and/or C++ with solid engineering and software development practices.
• Good understanding of operating system and RTOS concepts and use of Linux as an embedded OS.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; proactive, can-do attitude.

Preferred:

• Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and standard lab equipment.
• Experience using Linux as a development environment.
• Familiarity with industry tools such as Git, vi, gdb.
• Familiarity with protocols such as IP, TCP/UDP, Ethernet, SWD, I2C, UART.

Education Requirements

Co-op students in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field (co-op/academic enrollment expected).

About the Company

Company: Analog Devices

Headquarters: Norwood, Massachusetts, USA

Analog Devices is a leading global semiconductor company that bridges the physical and digital worlds, enabling breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. With a focus on innovation, ADI develops solutions that drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare. The company employs around 24,000 people globally and reported revenues exceeding $9 billion in FY24, creating technologies that transform lives across various sectors.