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Our optical and photonic solutions power everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers, telecom, and advanced manufacturing.\nWe’re 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, you’ll fit right in.\nAbout the role\nWe’re looking for an engineer to build the automation and software our photonics manufacturing runs on: process automation, test automation, machine vision, data acquisition and analytics, modernizing the software we already depend on, and more. You’ll work where fiber optics, electronics, motion, and code all meet. 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Our primary stack is C#/.NET on Windows, but we also use Python for a variety of applications, including Linux-based backend services, automation, and analytics. We also use various web technologies as the need arises. We care more about how well you program than which languages you’ve used, provided you’re comfortable working in ours.\nThe ability to run a project with minimal direction: read a specification, ask the right questions, define the criteria, and deliver\nHands-on comfort with hardware (instruments, motion systems, fiber, cabling, signals) and the patience to chase a problem that isn’t in the code\nAn understanding of production realities: uptime, throughput, repeatability, and the difference between a working prototype and something production can rely on\nDevice physics understanding is a major plus, as is fiber optics and photonics experience, although we’re glad to teach the optics to a strong engineer\nPerks You’ll Love\nFlexible time off\nHealth and wellness benefits (physical and mental)\nTuition reimbursement and career growth support\nA workplace built for you: free gym, games room, prayer room\nSubsidized meals, free coffee/tea\nEmployee stock options and incentive plans\nA collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture\nSalary Range\nThe salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000 CAD. 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