Summer 2025 Firmware Developer Co-op in Waterloo, Ontario

At onsemi , we help improve lives through silicon and software solutions every day. Our intelligent power and sensing technologies solve the world’s most complex challenges and lead the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. We’re developing leading-edge wireless-enabled MCUs, DSPs and software that sense and connect the world or help manage personal health through body worn or implantable devices. Our world-class ultra-low power solutions contribute to a more sustainable future. We are committed to developing strategies and programs to address global climate change and have pledged to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. We invite you to join our innovative team and truly make a difference in people’s lives.

onsemi is a Fortune 500 company and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the past 7 years in a row. In 2023, onsemi was recognized as one of the Waterloo Area’s Top Employers by Canada’s Top 100 Employers for the 4th time.

As part of the Wireless & DSP Firmware team, this position will primarily involve developing embedded software solutions for ultra-low power wireless & audio DSP applications. The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for wireless technology and/or audio DSP, some real-world experience in embedded systems development, good communication skills and the ability to work well both independently and within a team.

The Work:

• Development and implementation of algorithms for physiological, audio, and speech signal processing applications such as signal enhancement, pattern recognition, echo cancellation and beam-forming.

• Understand and analyze the basic methods and processes involved in signal processing and explore various available resources.

• Program and optimize the algorithms and support software in C/C++ and possibly MATLAB on a PC.

• Optimize/Rewrite the algorithms in order to port them to a low-resource hardware platform.

• Port the algorithms to a low-resource hardware platform and evaluate/optimize the system performance.

• Assist in real-time signal gathering

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

https://www.onsemi.com/careers/career-benefits

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.

onsemi is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The Company maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination or harassment against any qualified applicant or employee to the extent prohibited by federal, state and local laws and regulations. By way of example, discrimination on the basis of race (actual or perceived), ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law is prohibited.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Talent.acquisition@onsemi.com for assistance.