Firmware Engineer

Tangent Design Engineering; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health and dental benefits

Profit sharing

Flexible work culture

Job summary

A Calgary-based product development firm is seeking a Firmware Engineer passionate about solving technical problems through new technologies. The position is hybrid, requiring in-office work about 3 days a week. Responsibilities include programming and debugging electronics, use of various communication protocols, and participating in design meetings. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in Software Engineering and familiarity with FPGA programming. The salary ranges from $90,000 to $125,000 with excellent health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Software Engineering, Development, or similar in Electrical, Computer, Electronics, or Software Engineering.
• Familiarity with both Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience in a product development / product manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Programming and debugging prototype electronics hardware in C.
• Using communication protocols like SPI, I2C, Bluetooth, etc.
• Participating in design team meetings including design reviews and code reviews.

Skills

Programming in C

Debugging prototype electronics

Python

MATLAB

FPGA programming

Communication protocols (SPI, I2C)

Version control with GitHub

Hardware component selection

Education

5+ years’ experience in Software Engineering

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Firmware Engineer role at Tangent Design Engineering. We’re a Calgary-based product development firm known for solving complex engineering challenges across consumer electronics, industrial systems, and everything in between. Our team is deeply technical, focused on real-world performance, and committed to building reliable hardware, not just prototypes.

Tangent Design Engineering is looking for a Firmware Engineer who is passionate about solving technical problems through the development of new technologies. In this role, you will have the opportunity to create customized products that help businesses to solve specialized issues within their organization, all while gathering the necessary experience to propel your career forward.

Note: This position is hybrid, located at our facility in Calgary, AB (~3 days/week).

Responsibilities

• Programming and debugging prototype electronics hardware in C
• Programming in scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB
• Programming FPGAs in VHDL, Verilog or System Verilog
• Usage of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, Bluetooth, Modems, CANbus/Modbus, etc.
• Usage of GitHub for version control
• Supporting hardware component selection such as microcontrollers, sensors, communication protocols
• Testing, measuring, and analyzing hardware designs, including reviewing schematics
• Participating in design team meetings including design reviews and code reviews
• Report writing, as required, using MS Office and Windows environments

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Software Engineering, Development, or similar in Electrical, Computer, Electronics, or Software Engineering
• Familiarity with both Windows and Linux
• FPGA programming is considered an asset
• Experience in a product development / product manufacturing environment

Interview

• Highlight your passion for engineering design and interest in technology development
• Describe your prior experience in firmware/software development, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements
• Explain how you've effectively communicated with team members or resolved issues in previous projects
• Show evidence of analytical thinking and your keen ability to solve problems using data

Why Tangent?

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
• Committed people leaders who want the best for their team
• Values that include team collaboration, problem solving and wellness
• A base salary of $90,000 to 125,000
• Excellent health and dental benefits
• Profit sharing
• The opportunity to impact the future

How to apply

If you're looking for a dynamic role where your attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities will shine, then this is the place for you. To apply, please upload your resume online, preferably, in one document. We thank all those who apply for their interest in our organization. While we appreciate every application, we will only be able to respond to candidates whose qualifications closely align with our requirements. We value your time and effort in considering a role with us.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Industries: Design Services and Engineering Services