Intermediate / Senior Embedded Software Developer

Guild Automation; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Guild Automation in Winnipeg, MB is seeking an Intermediate or Senior Embedded Software Developer to advance vehicle electronics and control systems for heavy equipment. The role is full-time, in-office with some remote flexibility, and you will own major software components and mentor teammates.

You will design and test embedded software using C/C++, Embedded Linux, Qt, and CODESys, work with J1939 CAN and vehicle electrification, collaborate with electrical, hardware, and mechanical engineers,

Qualifications

• Requires P.Eng. designation and eligibility to practice in Manitoba.
• Degree or diploma in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of professional embedded software development experience.
• Strong C/C++ skills for production embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to capture ECS requirements and priorities.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software for heavy equipment.
• Develop apps and GUIs using C/C++, Embedded Linux, Qt, and CODESys.
• Work with CAN/J1939, wireless, sensors, actuators, and vehicle electrification.
• Contribute to architecture, interface definition, reviews, debugging, and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with electrical/hardware/mechanical engineers to integrate software.
• Produce technical documentation for engineering, field service, and diagnostics.
• Contribute to hazard analysis, risk assessments, safety requirements, and verification.

Skills

C/C++

Embedded software

CAN/J1939

Embedded Linux

Qt

CODESys

System architecture

Mentoring

Education

P.Eng. Manitoba eligibility

Electrical or Computer Engineering degree/diploma

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Qt

CODESys

Job description

We are a Winnipeg-based startup company with two founders and eleven employees. We specialize in electronic control system (ECS) development for industrial vehicles, primarily for the agriculture and construction industries.

We’re looking for an Intermediate or Senior Embedded Software Developer to join our growing team in a full-time role, and contribute to development of vehicle electronics and control systems. This position is intended for an experienced candidate who can independently solve complex embedded software problems, contribute to system-level technical decisions, and work directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Depending on experience, the successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of major software components or projects, contribute to architecture and design decisions, and provide technical guidance or mentorship to other team members. This is an in-office role based in Winnipeg, MB, with flexibility for some remote work.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate directly with clients to understand ECS requirements, pain points, performance goals, technical constraints, and project priorities.
• Design, develop, integrate, and test embedded software systems for heavy equipment and industrial vehicles.
• Develop embedded applications and graphical user interfaces using technologies such as C/C++, Embedded Linux, Qt, and CODESys.
• Work with vehicle electronics involving J1939 CAN communication, wireless communication, 12V/24V systems, sensors, actuators, and vehicle electrification.
• Contribute to software architecture, interface definition, design reviews, code reviews, debugging, and root-ca­use analysis.
• Collaborate with electrical, hardware, and mechanical engineers to integrate embedded software into complete system architectures.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation to support engineering, technicians, field service, diagnostics, and maintenance.
• Contribute to hazard analysis, risk assessments, safety requirements, verification activities, and engineering change processes.

Our Role

We provide meaningful technical challenges, ownership over your work, and direct input into product and system decisions. Our goal is to create an environment where you feel supported, trusted, and motivated to build high-quality systems that solve real-world engineering problems.

Job Requirements

• Current Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation, with eligibility to practice engineering in Manitoba.
• A degree/diploma in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of professional embedded software development experience in industrial, automotive, off-highway, robotics, controls, or a related environment.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++, including experience designing, debugging, and maintaining production embedded software.
• Strong understanding of embedded systems, software architecture, real-time behavior, hardware/software interfaces, and software development best practices.
• Experience with CAN-based communication; practical experience with J1939 or similar vehicle communication protocols is strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot complex software and system-level issues using a structured approach.
• Experience participating in design reviews, code reviews, verification/testing activities, and technical documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate directly with clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to Have (but not required)

• Experience with Embedded Linux, Qt, CODESys, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar embedded/controls environments.
• Experience with vehicle electronics, system wiring, sensors/actuators, 12V/24V electrical systems, and vehicle electrification.
• Experience with functional safety, hazard analysis, risk assessment, safety requirements, or standards-driven development processes.
• Experience in agriculture, heavy equipment, construction equipment, industrial vehicles, or other off-highway applications.
• Previous technical leadership, mentoring, project leadership, or client-facing engineering experience.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership abilities.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable taking ownership of ambiguous or complex technical problems.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and effective in an in-office/flexible work environment.