Embedded Firmware Engineer

Safe Fleet; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telematics company is seeking a Firmware Engineer to design and implement software for embedded devices. This role requires 3-5 years of firmware design experience, proficiency in Embedded C, and hands-on knowledge of RTOS. The position is based in Coquitlam, BC, offering a salary range of $90,000 - $110,000 per year. The ideal candidate will also understand electrical schematics and work with embedded interfaces. This role fosters diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of firmware design and development experience.
• Hands-on coding experience in RTOS (FreeRTOS).
• Experience with embedded processors from ST Microelectronics and PIC.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software for embedded devices.
• Develop, code, test, and debug telematic system software.
• Support software QA and optimize performance.

Skills

Firmware design & development

Embedded C

RTOS

Embedded processors

Debugging electrical boards

Multi-threading concepts

GIT

JIRA

Tools

FreeRTOS

Debugging tools (JTAG, SWD)

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Road Ready is a fast-growing trailer telematics company helping fleets unlock the power of connected assets. Our innovative IoT-enabled solutions provide real-time visibility into trailer health, location, and utilization, reducing downtime and improving logistics efficiency. As a startup with a tight-knit sales team of five, we’re looking for an energetic, driven, and resourceful hunter to own a multi-state territory and close net-new business from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software of embedded devices and systems from requirements to production and commercial deployment
• Design, develop, code, test and debug telematic system software
• Review code and design
• Analyze and enhance efficiency, stability and scalability of system resources
• Integrate and validate new product designs
• Support software QA and optimize I/O performance
• Provide post-production support
• Interface with hardware design and development
• Assess third party and open-source software

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000/yr

This is the base salary range for this position in Coquitlam, BC in accordance with local pay transparency laws. The final offer will be determined based on a combination of factors including skills, experience, and alignment with the role’s responsibilities.

• Candidates at the lower end of the range will meet the core qualifications and demonstrate strong potential to grow within the role.
• Mid-range offers reflect a solid match with the role’s technical and collaborative requirements.
• Offers at the top of the range are reserved for candidates who bring exceptional qualifications, specialized expertise, or unique value that significantly exceeds the baseline expectations.

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We embrace diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We promote fair and equitable hiring practices and foster a culture of inclusivity and respect. Our core values of integrity, innovation, teamwork, customer focus, and safety guide our efforts to provide a workplace where all employees can thrive and reach their full potential.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of firmware design & development experience
• Working experience with embedded processors fromST Microelectronics and PIC
• Hands-on coding experience in RTOS (FreeRTOS)
• Experience in multi-threaded embedded system concepts, including tasks, priorities, deadlocks…etc.
• Proficient in Embedded C
• Able to understand electrical schematics and debug electrical boards
• Experience in configuring embedded interfaces: DMA/UART/SPI/I2C/GPIO/ADC…etc.
• Experience with developing drivers for a wide variety of embedded peripherals
• Experience with interface to 802.15.4 RF, Bluetooth BLE, Wifi, GPS and LTE Cellular modules
• Experience with code debugging using JTAG and SWD tools
• Experience with GIT/JIRA
• Experience in telematics industry and telematics products development is a plus