Who we are:

We are a bunch of people who really care about agriculture, food and the challenges facing farming. We want to help farmers with data driven decision making to help nature feed a growing population. Join our team of expert engineers, agronomists, entomologists, crop researchers, and data scientists who are continually conducting research to help drive innovation in agriculture.

Semios is a market leader in leveraging the internet-of-things (IoT) and big data to improve the sustainability and profitability of specialty crops. With 500 million data points being reported by our sensors every day, we leverage our big data analytics, such as in-depth pest and disease modeling, to empower tree fruit and tree nut growers with decision-making tools to minimize resources and risks.

Our innovative work has received several industry awards:

• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2023) - Selected as winner of the "Overall Smart Irrigation Company Of The Year" award.
• Sustainability Changemaker by SDTC (2022) - Named as one of the companies which recognize homegrown innovation in sustainable technologies in Canada.
• AgTech Breakthrough Awards Program (2021) – Selected as winner of the "Pest Management Solutions of the Year" award.
• Google Accelerator (2020) – Selected as 1 of 9 companies for the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator Canada cohort, who are all using technology to solve complex challenges.
• Global CleanTech Top 100 (2020) – Identified as one of the companies best positioned to solve tomorrow's clean technology challenges.

One of our partners produced this short video which shows what we do and our positive environmental impact.

We know our journey is only achievable by having a great team that shares ideas, tries new things and learns as we go.

Who you are:

Motivated by meaningful work, you are looking for more than just a job; you want to work for a dynamic, growing company that finds solutions to real-life problems, such as helping the world reduce the use of pesticides and helping nature feed a growing population. Your ideal work environment includes a collaborative team spirit with the opportunity to learn and grow as you take the initiative to try new things.

Computer Science or Engineering student looking for:

• A challenging 4 or 8-month work term starting in September 2024.
• Opportunity to learn technical hands-on experience.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with a friendly and collaborative team.

What you will do:

• Maintain and add tests automated device testing systems.
• Design and develop firmware for Semios IoT Devices.
• Develop an understanding of the device firmware stacks and how they work.

Requirements

We want you to succeed, so you will need:

• Experience during course work or previous work terms, writing and testing C, bonus if it was on resource-limited embedded platforms.

• Experience during coursework or previous work terms, writing and testing Python.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and desire to learn new technologies quickly.
• An understanding of data acquisition devices such as Analog to Digital converters is a plus.
• Comfortable with using a DMM (digital multimeter) or a digital oscilloscope is a plus.
• Familiarity with sensor interfacing is a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Salary Range: $18 to $22.00 per hour.

Please note that the pay rate offered may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and experience, as well as business and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Collaborative and casual work environment.
• Opportunity to learn and make an impact by working on meaningful projects.
• Tech-focused office location, convenient to transit and bike paths.
• Flexible hours.
• Sleep better, knowing you're making the world a better place through more sustainable food production.
  

Semios welcomes all applicants regardless of race, gender, orientation, sexual identity, economic class, ability, disability, age, religious beliefs or disbeliefs, or status. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish and we welcome everyone.