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Platform Research Developer Co-op

Cognitive Systems Corp.

Cognitive Systems Corp.

Software Engineering
Waterloo, ON, Canada
Posted 6+ months ago

THE ROLE: Platform Research Developer Co-op

LENGHTH OF TERM: 4- month, 8-month, 12-month

ABOUT YOU

You are inquisitive and thorough. You are looking to join a team of people that works together, solves tough problems, challenges each other, and trusts each other. You can see and communicate the outcome of technical discussions in the real world. Ultimately, you thrive being part of a small, very talented and motivated group developing the next generation technologies that will change how the world uses Wi-Fi.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Data analysis in Python for the purpose of exploration of new data algorithms
  • Work with different types of Wi-Fi clients and analyze the generated data
  • Propose and evaluate changes to existing algorithmic model
  • Develop system state machine in C to generate network traffic

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

  • Prior experience of data analysis in Python
  • Intermediate experience with Python programming
  • Debugging skills around Python, Linux, Wi-Fi, and Networking (common sense and methodical approach)

BONUS POINTS FOR

  • Familiarity with Pytest, NumPy and Pandas
  • Experience working on interesting projects involving IoT systems
  • Familiarity with Wi-Fi and Linux systems

Don’t tick all the boxes? We believe that motivation and growth potential are highly valuable characteristics in a job candidate

WHY COGNITIVE SYSTEMS?

We are always on the look-out for bright, highly motivated, and energetic A-players to join our team. We encourage an open and agile environment where creative thinking leads to ground-breaking achievements and innovations. We promote a healthy work-life balance in a flexible work setting. We offer competitive salaries, engaging workspaces and provide a free catered lunch in-office daily! Most importantly, we are committed to creating the best, most innovative and impactful technology that people will love.

ABOUT US

Led by founders skilled in silicon design, radio frequency (RF) technology, and cryptography, Cognitive Systems, and our patented WiFi Motion™ software are revolutionizing Wi-Fi applications and pioneering contextual motion understanding. Together with leading service providers, device manufacturers, and technology partners, Cognitive is reshaping the Wi-Fi landscape and unlocking its full potential for a connected, smart future.

Cognitive Systems licenses our comprehensive Wi-Fi Sensing software stack, integrating it into routers, mesh routers, gateways, and client devices to enable Wi-Fi devices to detect and interpret motion. This integration adds contextual awareness, offering valuable insights into indoor user behaviour. At Cognitive, we are spearheading Wi-Fi Sensing’s ongoing evolution and impacting home security, behavioural insights, and daily routines across countless industries.

Cognitive Systems Corp. is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires and attracts talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases. We draw on diversity of thought and experience to reflect the rich array of cultures representing our broad customer base and we seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives from around the world. If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at careers@cognitivesystems.com and a member of our HR (Human Resources) team will get back to you. Information received relating to the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.