Low Level Embedded Software Developer

High Tech Genesis Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Low-Level Embedded Software Developer to enhance their engineering team in Ottawa. This role involves designing and developing sophisticated software for Optical Transport products, focusing on Linux systems, toolchains, and board bring-up support while collaborating closely with FPGA designers. Candidates should possess a strong background in embedded systems with at least 5 years of experience, and a degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and developing embedded software.
• Excellent knowledge of C programming language.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux operating system, down to the kernel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux From Scratch (LFS) system and upgrade the kernel.
• Support new board bring-up and customize early boot firmware.
• Provide toolchain support based on crosstool-ng and upgrade versions.

Skills

C programming

Linux operating system

Bash shell scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

U-Boot

Buildroot

Busybox

Xilinx UltraScale+ SoC

Python programming

Job description

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)

Term: Perm

High Tech Genesis is in search of a low-level embedded software developer to bolster our engineering team. As part of a dynamic team, the Low-Level Embedded Software Developer will help design and develop embedded software for next-gen Optical Transport products, reporting to the Director of Software Development.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Linux From Scratch (LFS) system maintenance

  • Upgrade the Linux kernel to newer versions and port custom out-of-tree patches

  • Backport upstream patches to the Linux kernel as needed to support the existing user space

  • Maintain existing Linux kernel drivers and add new features as needed

  • Upgrade Buildroot to newer versions and port custom patches

  • Maintain existing system start-up shell scripts and add new features as needed

  • Integrate 3rd party vendor libraries into the LFS system

  • Work with FPGA designers to add SW support for new features and debug existing features

• New board bring-up support

  • Configure/build/rebuild early boot firmware as needed

  • Customize the U-Boot and Linux kernel configuration as needed

  • Create/adapt Device Tree configurations as needed

  • Support the HW team in running low-level commands in U-Boot and Linux, and loading experimental SW builds

  • Support the HW team in debugging hardware issues closely related to low-level software

• Toolchain support (based on crosstool-ng)

  • Maintain existing toolchains and upgrade to newer versions as needed

  • Add new toolchains (for new platforms) as needed

• 5+ years of experience designing and developing embedded software

• Excellent knowledge of the C programming language

• In-depth knowledge of the Linux operating system, down to (and including) the Linux kernel

• Good knowledge of the Bash shell scripting language

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Desired skills:

• Experience with U-Boot

• Experience with Buildroot and Busybox

• Experience with the Xilinx UltraScale+ SoC and/or other ARM based SoC

• Advanced network configuration in Linux (netfilter, VLAN (802.1q), Bridge)

• Experience with bare metal applications and/or early boot firmware

• Knowledge of the Python programming language

High Tech Genesis Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values.

Please advise High Tech Genesis of any accommodation measures you may require.

Please be advised:

1. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the Canada.

2. Kindly submit your resume in MS Word format upon application for this position.