Embedded Software Developer

Fluor Corp; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corp in Vancouver, BC is seeking an experienced Embedded / Firmware Engineer to join its engineering team. You will design, develop, and test firmware for 16/32-bit MCUs within multidisciplinary projects.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with ARM Cortex-M, CAN/SPI/I2C/Ethernet, and system-level integration, collaborating with hardware, software, and systems teams to ensure reliable, secure performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Software Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Minimum 4+ years hands-on firmware development or system engineering.
• Strong C/C++ development on 16/32-bit MCUs (ARM Cortex-M).
• Experience with two or more serial protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware and embedded software for 16/32-bit microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M).
• Participate in system-level activities, including architecture design and integration.
• Implement and troubleshoot CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet protocols.
• Support firmware lifecycle testing: unit, HIL, and functional testing.
• Contribute to requirements, DFMEA, and test plan documentation.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems teams for quality and security.
• Support automation, testing, and CI/CD practices where applicable.

Skills

C / C++

Firmware development

ARM Cortex-M

Serial protocols

Python

CI/CD

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechatronic Engineering

Software Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Job description

Job details

Posted 24 September 2026

Salary CAD TBC

Start date 10 April 2026

Location Vancouver

Job type Permanent

Discipline Project Automation and IT

Reference 167650

Job Function IT Consultant

Embedded / Firmware Developer

Location: Vancouver, BC (Onsite)

About the Opportunity

A leading technology-focused organization is seeking an experienced Embedded / Firmware Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands‑on engineer with strong firmware development experience who enjoys working at both the system and embedded levels within complex, multidisciplinary environments.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, and testing of embedded systems, while collaborating closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware and embedded software for 16/32-bit microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M)

• Participate in system-level engineering activities, including architecture design and integration

• Implement and troubleshoot serial communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)

• Support development and testing activities across the firmware lifecycle, including unit, HIL, and functional testing

• Contribute to engineering documentation such as requirements specifications, DFMEA, and test plans

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure, and high-quality system performance

• Support continuous improvement through automation, testing, and CI/CD practices where applicable

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in:

• Electrical Engineering

• Mechatronic Engineering

• Software Engineering

• Computer Science

• Minimum 4+ years of hands‑on experience in firmware development or system engineering

• Strong C / C++ development experience on 16/32-bit MCUs (ARM Cortex-M)

• Working experience with two or more serial communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience with CAN protocols such as J1939, NMEA 2000, XCP, or UDS

• Motor control systems or PID-based control systems development

• Proficiency in Python , Docker , and CI/CD pipelines

• Experience with:

• Unit testing, HIL testing, and functional testing

• System-level software architecture design

• Development experience with wireless communication protocols (Wi‑Fi, BLE)

• Familiarity with IoT platforms and protocols (e.g., MQTT, AWS IoT)

• Exposure to firmware lifecycle security concepts (secure boot, OTA updates, basic cryptography)

• Proficiency with lab and diagnostic tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer)

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Flexible and commensurate with experience

• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and impactful products

• Collaborative and supportive engineering culture

• Professional growth within a forward-looking organization

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.