Firmware Engineer

Actalent; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a firmware engineer to design and maintain firmware for embedded systems. The role bridges hardware and software, diagnosing system-level issues and delivering maintainable code.

The ideal candidate has 2–6 years of experience in low-level embedded C, understands device drivers, Linux, RTOS, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet project deadlines. This onsite Kanata role offers a contract-to-hire path.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of experience in low-level embedded C firmware development.
• Experience with device drivers and hardware interaction.
• Experience in telecommunications, particularly with optics or photonics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain firmware for embedded systems using low-level embedded C.
• Diagnose and resolve system-level issues effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Ensure firmware reliability and scalability in interaction with hardware systems.
• Develop device drivers and troubleshoot hardware issues.
• Meet product and system specifications through effective firmware development.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C programming (embedded)

Linux and RTOS

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

Linux

C++

RTOS

Device drivers

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a firmware engineer with a strong understanding of firmware architecture and development principles. This role requires an individual capable of bridging the gap between hardware and software, diagnosing system-level issues, and implementing effective solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment, focusing on code quality, maintainability, and meeting project deadlines. An appreciation for the broader philosophy of firmware development, including reliability, scalability, and effective interaction with hardware systems, is essential.

Job Title: Firmware Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a firmware engineer with a strong understanding of firmware architecture and development principles. This role requires an individual capable of bridging the gap between hardware and software, diagnosing system-level issues, and implementing effective solutions. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment, focusing on code quality, maintainability, and meeting project deadlines. An appreciation for the broader philosophy of firmware development, including reliability, scalability, and effective interaction with hardware systems, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain firmware for embedded systems using low-level embedded C.
• Diagnose and resolve system-level issues effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure code quality and maintainability.
• Ensure firmware reliability and scalability in interaction with hardware systems.
• Develop device drivers and troubleshoot hardware issues.
• Meet product and system specifications through effective firmware development.

Essential Skills

• 2-6 years of experience in low-level embedded C firmware development.
• Strong understanding of firmware, embedded C, device drivers, and hardware.
• Experience in the telecommunications industry, particularly with optics or photonics.
• Proficiency in Linux, C++, embedded Linux, embedded systems, RTOS, Python, and debugging.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with telecom, optical, and photonics modules.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kanata, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kanata,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services d’ingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives d’ingénierie et de science grâce à l’accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent l’échelle, l’innovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, l’Asie et l’Europe, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’être l’une des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de l’Engineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

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Utilisation de l’intelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser l’intelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus d’embauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et l’évaluation des candidatures. L’IA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à l’aide d’outils d’IA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.