Firmware Developer

Nuvyyo; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer electronics company seeks a Firmware Developer to innovate on Tablo OTA DVR products. The role requires strong C programming skills and knowledge of Linux build systems. This full-time position offers competitive hourly wages and a supportive work environment. Candidates will work with exciting technology and contribute to product development. New graduates are welcome to apply.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Short term and long term disability

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of or experience with open-source build linux systems is a plus.
• Strong command of the C programming language and scripting languages is required.
• Experience with FFmpeg library or similar frameworks is an asset.
• Familiarity with embedded chipsets is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work with new processors and SoCs including Amlogic and Nvidia.
• Provide kernel driver support for various peripherals.
• Participate in design and development of next generation products.
• Assist in enhancing existing applications and tools.

Skills

Knowledge of open-source Linux build systems

Strong command of C programming

Experience with FFmpeg or Gstreamer

Familiarity with embedded chipsets

English written and spoken

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar

Job description

Job Description

Overview

Firmware Developer

Who are we?

Recognized by Forbes as one of the top ten companies reinventing the TV industry, Nuvyyo is a consumer electronics and app development company headquartered in Kanata, Ontario. Founded in 2010 we are leading innovation in the Over-The-Air TV industry in both the US and Canada. We are constantly looking for ways to grow and are searching for the right talent to join our team. The TV Industry is seeing immense change and we want to be on the forefront of that movement.

Launched in 2014, Tablo is our DVR for TV antennas that targets the growing trend of cord-cutting and enables consumers to save thousands of dollars by cancelling expensive cable and satellite TV contracts and replacing them with free Over-The-Air (OTA) HDTV and streaming video from companies like Netflix.

Wanted: Firmware Developer

Nuvyyo is looking for a Firmware Developer for our Tablo OTA DVR products. New Grads are welcome to apply. In this role, you will work on existing products as well as exciting opportunities to innovate on our next generation lineup. We are looking for self-starters who will hit the ground running from day one. This is an permanent and fulltime position.

We're a small team that cares deeply about building the best user experiences. We sweat the details from the UI all the way down to the well-tested codebase. There’s never a shortage of interesting and challenging work to get done. We all wear a lot of hats, and you will too. We’re constantly experimenting with new tools, technology, and chipsets, right now we are working with ARC and ARM based chipsets. We also use GitHub, Slack, and Clubhouse for planning and collaborating.

What You’ll Do

• Work with new processors and SoCs (Amlogic, Nvidia, Intel, Realtek…).
• Provide kernel driver support for peripherals (e.g. Ethernet, USB, HDMI, PCIe, SATA, eMMC, I2C, Wi-Fi).
• Board bring-up on Linux based embedded systems.
• Participate in design and development of our next generation Tablo OTA DVR products.
• Assist in the enhancement of existing applications and tools.

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of or experience with open-source build linux systems (e.g., Android build system, buildroot, Yocto) is a plus.
• A strong command of the C programming language and scripting languages.
• Experience with FFmpeg library or similar media transcode frameworks like Gstreamer is an asset.
• Familiarity of embedded chipsets (e.g., Amlogic, Vixs)
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar or similar designation
• English written and spoken
• NOC 21232

Wage : $46.30-48.00 per hour

Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, Short term disability, Long term disability, Life Insurance, and AS&D

Location of Work : 555 Legget Drive, Kanata, ON K2K 2X3

Point of Contact : Grant Hall-

Working at Nuvyyo

Beyond a competitive salary and benefits package, Nuvyyo offers a relaxed culture that encourages collaboration, innovation, and fun. Although we are a fully virtual team at the moment, our HQ is in the heart of Kanata's technology hub and offers free parking and easy access to transit.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working for our innovative company, but we will only contact those applicants to whom we will offer an interview.

Nuvyyo respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities and provides accommodation and support to persons with disabilities throughout any recruitment process, once made aware of a need for accommodation. If you require any special accommodation or support during the recruitment process, please indicate in your application