Embedded Software Engineer, Markham

evertz; Markham; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer funded benefits program

Competitive total compensation package

Work-Life Balance

Employee assistance plan

Employee Discount Platform

Career Progression

Casual Work Environment

Social Events and Sports Teams

Job summary

Evertz Microsystems in Markham, Ontario, is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop embedded software for broadcast/IP routing products. The role emphasizes Linux-based platforms, real-time components, and collaboration across hardware and software teams.

We value experience with C/C++, embedded Linux, and toolchains, plus strong scripting and debugging skills. Expect a hands-on, full-time position in a dynamic engineering environment that supports growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Strong proficiency in C and C++ with embedded Linux experience.
• Familiar with memory management, multithreading, IPC in embedded Linux context.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware for broadcast/IP routing products, primarily on Linux-based platforms.
• Collaborate with internal groups to define interfaces and perform board-level integration and troubleshooting.
• Develop real-time software components and integrate RTOS concepts with embedded Linux for timing-critical work.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Embedded Linux

Linux toolchain

Multithreading/IPC

Bash scripting

Git/SVN CLI

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Git/SVN CLI

Linux utilities (grep/awk/sed)

Make/build scripts

GDB debugging

Job description

Scope:

Evertz is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to be part of Markham Engineering team responsible for theDesign and Development of new video routing and Video centric IP switching products, as well as adapting or extending existing said products. The Embedded Software Engineer will Design and Development of new video routing and Video centric IP switching products, as well as adapting or extending existing said products.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware for Evertz broadcast/ip routing or switching products, with a primary focus on Linux-based platforms
• Collaborate with various internal groups to define hardware/software interfaces, review schematics, and perform board-level integration and troubleshooting
• Develop and maintain real-time software components, integrating RTOS concepts alongside embedded Linux where timing-critical behavior is required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Or Equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency in C and C++
• Understanding of memory management, multithreading, synchronization primitives, and inter-process communication (IPC) in an embedded Linux context
• Minimum 2–5 years of hands‑on experience in embedded software development
• Comfortable working day-to-day in a Linux command-line environment as a primary development platform (no GUI dependency)
• Proficient with Bash scripting for task automation, build scripting, log parsing, and development tooling
• Experienced with standard Linux utilities and command-line tools: grep, awk, sed, find, make, tar, ssh, scp, rsync, and similar
• Familiar with Linux process management and monitoring tools: ps, top, htop, strace, lsof, dmesg.
  Able to use gdb and related tools for debugging applications on Linux targets
• Experience using git/svn from the command line, including branching, rebasing, cherry‑picking, and resolving merge conflicts

Bonus Requirements:

• Knowledge of video/audio signal processing concepts relevant to broadcast SDI/TDM/MADI
• Understanding of data communications fundamentals, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, VLAN, multicast).
• Familiarity with broadcast industry networking standards such as ST 2022, ST 2110, NMOS, or PTP/IEEE 1588
• Familiarity with Open Telemetry (OTel) for instrumentation, observability, and diagnostics in embedded or systems software; experience collecting and exporting telemetry data (traces, metrics, and logs) from Linux‑based applications to backends
• Familiarity with graphics rendering on embedded Linux platforms, including experience with OpenGL ES, Vulkan, or similar APIs; exposure to GPU‑accelerated rendering pipelines and direct framebuffer management using DRM/KMS is an asset. Experience with GPU‑accelerated rendering in headless or resource‑constrained embedded environments is a plus
• Experience with FPGA development or familiarity with HDL (VHDL/Verilog)

What we Offer:

• Employer funded benefits program
• Competitive total compensation package
• Work-Life Balance
• Employee assistance plan
• Employee Discount Platform
• Career Progression
• Casual Work Environment
• Social Events and Sports Teams

Location:

Markham, Ontario

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Vacancy:

This is a newly created position

Salary Range (based on relevant experience):

$75,000 to $85,000 per year for Entry Level
$ 85,000 to $120,000 per year for Experienced Level

About Evertz Microsystems (TSX: ET)

Evertz is a global leader in broadcast technology, delivering cutting‑edge hardware and software solutions that deliver content to television sets, on‑demand services, WebTV, IPTV, and mobile devices (like phones and tablets) worldwide. Trusted by major broadcast facilities, telcos, and satellite providers on every continent, we're known for end‑to‑end innovation that sets the industry standard.

Canadian‑headquartered with offices around the world, Evertz has 2,000+ employees and has been recognized as one of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies — a testament to our commitment to excellence and global impact.

Join a team where your work shapes the future of broadcast and new media industries.

Evertz is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities — please notify HR when scheduling your interview.