Embedded Software Developer

Chemelex; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chemelex is seeking an Embedded Software Developer for its Edmonton R&D centre to power next-generation embedded solutions for global markets. You’ll contribute to research, development, and firmware under senior guidance, with emphasis on Rust and C/C++, in a collaborative Agile team.

You’ll work in a hybrid setup (Edmonton office four days/week, one day/week remote) and engage with tools like GitLab, Jira, and GDB to deliver robust firmware and software solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2+ years of embedded software or firmware development in Rust, or C/C++ with willingness to learn Rust.
• Motivated, quick learner, able to work independently with direction.

Responsibilities

• Research and Development: Create new products for global markets.
• Agile collaboration: Work in a dynamic Agile team delivering cutting-edge solutions.
• Embedded Software Development under guidance of senior developers: refine requirements with Product Management, implement firmware for microcontrollers (Rust preferred, C/C++ acceptable).
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware-hardware interactions using IDEs, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and GDB.
• Collaborate using GitLab, Jira, and Teams in Windows or Linux environments (Edmonton office four days/week, hybrid one day/week).

Skills

Rust

C/C++

Embedded systems

Git

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

Git

JTAG

GDB

Linux

Job description

We're looking for a talented Embedded Software Developer to join our team!

We are a global leader creating new industrial and commercial embedded products at our Edmonton R&D centre.

Your contributions will power next-generation embedded solutions for global markets.

With significant investment in digital transformation, this is an exciting time to join us.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Research and Development: Create new products for global markets
• Agile collaboration: Work in a dynamic Agile team delivering cutting-edge solutions.
• Embedded Software Development: Under the guidance of senior embedded firmware developers:
• Refine requirements with Product Management
• Implement firmware for microcontrollers, primarily in Rust (C/C++ experience welcome), including async programming and no_std.
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware-hardware interactions using tools like IDE’s, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG, and GDB.
• Participate in peer review of code for adherence to best practices, bug detection and quality improvement
• Testing of code through unit tests, automated test systems and manual testing
• Collaborate using GitLab, Jira, and Teams in a Windows or Linux environment (in our Edmonton office four days/week, hybrid one day/week)

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of work experience developing and debugging embedded software or firmware in Rust, or C/C++ and a willingness to learn Rust.
• Attributes: Motivated, quick learner, able to work independently with direction
• Bonus Skills:
• Git proficiency
• Python or similar scripting
• Linux development, kernel programming, U-Boot
• Reading datasheets and schematics
• Electronic troubleshooting with JTAG, oscilloscopes, etc.
• Multi-threaded programming
• Communication protocols (RS-232, RS-485, IP, Modbus, CAN bus)
• Bare-metal and board bring-up
• RTOS (FreeRTOS), ARM, ESP32
• Object-oriented design and patterns
• Technical documentation skills
• Strong communication and collaboration