Firmware Developer

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

Tuition reimbursement

Matching retirement plan

Generous holiday schedule & PTO

Employee pricing & discounts

Job summary

Wesko Locks in Mississauga, ON is seeking an experienced firmware engineer to design, develop, test and maintain embedded firmware for electronic locking products. You will create firmware for microcontroller-based systems using C and RTOS, implement I2C/SPI/UART, BLE and Wi-Fi, and collaborate with hardware and software teams to ensure reliable product functionality.

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the role is on-site in Mississauga.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of embedded firmware or software development experience.
• Post-secondary education in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for electronic locking products.
• Develop firmware for microcontroller-based systems using C and RTOS environments.
• Implement and support communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, BLE, and Wi‑Fi.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve firmware issues through root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with hardware and engineering teams throughout product development.
• Integrate firmware with sensors, peripherals, and communication modules.
• Support product validation, testing, and verification activities.
• Assist with firmware releases, updates, and technical documentation.
• Provide technical support to production and other internal teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and new product development.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

C programming

RTOS

Embedded systems

Git

Debugging

Communication

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Computer Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Computer Science

Job description

At Wesko Locks, our mission is to be the customer-centric leader of value based-locking solutions in North America. Our Mississauga-based team works together to create products and services that add everyday simplicity and convenience to people's lives.

We are seeking an experienced Firmware to design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for Wesko Locks’ electronic products. This role will help ensure that our firmware is reliable, performs effectively, integrates with hardware designs, and supports product functionality, connectivity, and user experience

This position reports to the Director of Engineering and is based on-site in Mississauga, Ontario.

What will you be doing

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for electronic locking products
• Develop firmware for microcontroller-based systems using C and RTOS environments
• Implement and support communication protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, BLE, and Wi‑Fi
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve firmware issues through root cause analysis
• Collaborate with hardware and engineering teams throughout product development
• Integrate firmware with sensors, peripherals, and communication modules
• Support product validation, testing, and verification activities
• Assist with firmware releases, updates, and technical documentation
• Provide technical support to production and other internal teams
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and new product development
• Perform additional duties as required

What are we looking for

• 5–7 years of embedded firmware or software development experience
• Post-secondary education in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong proficiency in C programming
• Experience with embedded systems and microcontroller-based products
• Knowledge of communication interfaces such as I2C, SPI, and UART
• Experience with wireless technologies such as BLE and Wi‑Fi
• Familiarity with RTOS, Git, and development tools
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Additional Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in Canada
• Occasional travel up to 10% may be required
• Available to work occasional additional hours based on business needs

What we offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so that you can enjoy a lifelong career with us.

• Continuous professional development opportunities and an environment that fosters internal growth and mobility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package which includes multiple healthcare options, tuition reimbursement, and matching retirement plan.
• Generous holiday schedule and paid time off to refresh and recharge.
• Employee pricing on our products and discount programs for travel, entertainment, and more!
• Collaborative team environment

Compensation

This posting is to fill a vacant role. Compensation for this role is $100,000– $125,000 per year (based on experience). We may use technology‑assisted or automated tools to support parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by our team.

Join Us

ASSA ABLOY welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group

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As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.