Firmware Engineer

Work in Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Ottawa is seeking a highly motivated Firmware Engineer to design and optimize embedded software for next-generation products. Candidates should have strong experience in C/C++, microcontroller development, and should be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative tech solutions while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with ARM Cortex‑M, RISC‑V, or similar MCU/SoC architectures.
• Familiarity with RTOS and bare‑metal programming.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers.
• Implement and optimize device drivers for hardware peripherals.
• Perform board bring‑up and hardware validation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver products.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Embedded firmware development

Debugging tools (JTAG, GDB)

Hardware interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, etc.)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

ARM Cortex‑M

Version control (Git)

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Job description

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We are seeking a highly motivated Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for our next-generation products. The ideal candidate has strong experience in low-level programming (C/C++), microcontroller/SoC development, and hardware bring-up, with a proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust and efficient firmware solutions. This role is a full‑time onsite position.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and optimize embedded software for our next‑generation products. The ideal candidate has strong experience in low‑level programming (C/C++), microcontroller/SoC development, and hardware bring‑up, with a proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver robust and efficient firmware solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers, SoCs, and embedded platforms.
• Implement and optimize device drivers for hardware peripherals (SPI, I²C, UART, USB, CAN, Ethernet, GPIO, ADC/DAC, PWM).
• Integrate and configure RTOS or bare‑metal firmware.
• Perform board bring‑up and hardware validation, working closely with electrical engineers.
• Debug and analyze firmware/hardware issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD.
• Develop secure bootloaders and update solutions.
• Write and maintain unit tests and automated test scripts for firmware validation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (hardware, software, QA, systems engineering) to deliver products on schedule.
• Document firmware architecture, APIs, and design decisions for maintainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science
• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with ARM Cortex‑M, RISC‑V, or similar MCU/SoC architectures.
• Familiarity with RTOS and bare‑metal programming.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, USB, BLE, Wi‑Fi, etc.).
• Proficiency with debugging tools (JTAG, GDB, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

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