Firmware Developer

Miovision; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Benefits

RRSP Matching Plan

Flexible vacation

Remote work allowance

Internet subsidy

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Miovision in Kitchener is seeking a Firmware Developer to build the low-level hardware abstraction layers (BSP) and on-device software stacks powering Core, Scout and Opticom products.

You will navigate multi-board, multi-processor hardware, work on kernel builds, drivers and rigorous hardware validation in a hybrid role at our Kitchener headquarters, merging into a Linux environment that drives future mobility tech.

Qualifications

• Solid embedded and firmware design experience.
• Strong programming chops in C/C++ and Python.
• Familiar with embedded systems at board/IC level and oscilloscope troubleshooting.
• Experience with UART, I2C, SPI, USB, and Ethernet.
• Love Linux environments and tooling like tcpdump/netcat; exposure to Yocto/Buildroot/RTOS.

Responsibilities

• Core Development: develop embedded Linux software in Python and firmware in C/C++, from concept to completion.
• Hardware Bring-Up: collaborate with Electrical Engineering during bring-up and debug of custom hardware.
• Complex Troubleshooting: diagnose and fix hardware issues in manufacturing and field environments.
• Rigorous Validation: ensure high quality via manual and automated testing across hardware interfaces.
• Cross-Functional Integration: work with Device Software to enable full hardware-software integration.
• Code Craftsmanship: participate in peer reviews to maintain scalable, maintainable firmware.

Skills

Embedded firmware

C/C++

Python

Linux

Hardware bring-up

UART I2C SPI

Tools

Git

Docker

CMake

AWS

Yocto

Buildroot

Job description

About Miovision:

At Miovision, we’re unlocking transportation networks that move you. Our vision and mission is to enable smart, fast, safe communities that simply flow, as we drive the Intelligent Mobility Revolution. Backed by the world’s most advanced traffic AI, Miovision’s innovations in traffic signal planning and operations are making it possible for cities to improve the transportation experience for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
Our values drive us. They’re at the core of everything we do. If they align with yours, proceed through the GREEN light!

• All in to win: We're driven by a winning mindset, approaching every challenge with intensity, clarity, and speed.
• One Miovision: We succeed as one team, uniting diverse talents, building on trust, and putting our shared mission before ego.
• Be better every day: We're committed to continuous growth, staying curious, building mastery, and embracing challenges as learning opportunities.
• Make it happen: We are proactive and results-driven, taking ownership, acting with urgency, and focusing on solutions that deliver real impact.
• Earn the customer: We are deeply customer-centric, focused on earning our customers' partnership every day by delivering exceptional experiences that drive their success.

Position Summary:

At Miovision, we build the custom hardware that keeps global traffic flowing smoothly. But before our devices can clear up intersections, they need a rock-solid foundation under the hood. We are looking for a Firmware Developer to build the low-level hardware abstraction layers (BSP) and on-device software stacks that act as the engine for our Core, Scout, and Opticom products. You will navigate the complex roadways of multi-board, multi-processor hardware, getting your hands dirty with kernel builds, low-level drivers, and rigorous hardware validation. If you are passionate about practical problem-solving, love tinkering in a Linux environment, and are ready to merge into a hybrid role at our Kitchener headquarters to build tech that actively drives the future, green means go!

Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Core Development: Develop highly reliable embedded Linux software in Python and firmware solutions in C/C++, owning features from initial concept right through to completion.
• Hardware Bring-Up: Partner closely with the Electrical Engineering team during the critical bring-up and debug phases for our new, custom-built hardware.
• Complex Troubleshooting: Jump in to troubleshoot, debug, and resolve intricate product and manufacturing-related hardware issues.
• Rigorous Validation: Ensure an exceptionally high quality of work through both manual and automated testing, collaborating with the QA team to guarantee complete test coverage across all hardware interfaces.
• Cross-Functional Integration: Work seamlessly with the Device Software team to resolve software dependencies, ensuring our hardware unlocks the full functionality of Miovision’s application software.
• Code Craftsmanship: Actively participate in the peer code review process, maintaining high standards for the codebase and ensuring scalable, maintainable firmware.

The Ideal Profile:

• The Embedded Engineer: You bring solid embedded and firmware design experience, backed by strong programming chops in C/C++ and Python.
• The Hardware Tinkerer: You are highly familiar with embedded systems at the board and IC level, totally comfortable reading schematics and datasheets, and you know exactly how to wield an oscilloscope for troubleshooting.
• The Protocol Pro: You have practical, hands-on experience navigating essential communication protocols, including UART, I2C, SPI, USB, and Ethernet.
• The Linux Enthusiast: You love working within Linux environments, confidently wielding command-line utilities (like tcpdump or netcat), and ideally bring exposure to Yocto, Buildroot, or an RTOS.
• The Modern Developer: You are comfortable with modern development pipelines and cloud ecosystems, navigating tools like Git, Docker, CMake, and AWS with ease, while applying strong unit testing and static analysis principles.
• The AI Adopter: You are forward-thinking and excited to leverage modern AI tools (like AMP AI) for deep-dive analysis of complex code and datasheets, or to rapidly generate scripts.
• The Collaborative Problem Solver: You are fiercely curious, data-driven, and boast the positive attitude and strong communication skills needed to build great relationships across our QA, Electrical, and Software teams.

Your Rewards & Well-being:
We invest in our team with benefits designed for modern life and true work-life balance.

• Comprehensive Coverage: Your well-being is covered from day one with comprehensive health benefits, 24/7 virtual healthcare access, and dedicated wellness programs.
• Financial Future: Build for tomorrow with our RRSP/401K Matching Plan and share in the company's success through our Variable Incentive Plan.
• Time to Recharge: Truly unplug with our unique Mio-Days and flexible vacation policy.
• Work & Life Support: We support you with flexible work options, an internet subsidy, a remote work allowance, and enhanced leave for new parents.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Please indicate if you require accommodation on your application, and our team will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.