Embedded Software Developer

Colonial Group; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group, at our Edmonton R&D centre, seeks an Embedded Software Developer to power next-generation embedded solutions for global markets. You will contribute in a dynamic Agile team and take ownership of firmware development under senior guidance.

You will implement Rust-based firmware (C/C++ experience welcome) and collaborate across hardware and software teams, using GitLab, Jira, and Teams in a Windows/Linux environment. Hybrid onsite schedule in Edmonton offered.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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 the guidance of senior embedded firmware developers
• Refine requirements with Product Management
• Implement firmware for microcontrollers, primarily in Rust (C/C++ experience welcome)
• Debug and troubleshoot firmware-hardware interactions using tools like IDEs, 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)

Skills

Rust

C/C++

Git proficiency

Python

Linux development

RTOS

ARM

Multi-threaded programming

JTAG debugging

Education

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

Tools

JTAG

Oscilloscopes

GDB

Logic analyzers

U-Boot

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 product s 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, bugdetection and quality improvement

• Testing of code through unit tests, automated test systemsand manual testing

• Collaborate using GitLab, Jira, and Teams in a Windowsor Linux environment (in our Edmonton office four days/week, hybridone day/week)

YOU HAVE:

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

• 2+ yearsof workexperiencedevelopinganddebu gg e mbeddedsoftware or firmwarein Rust,or C/C++andawillingnosto 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