Principal Software Developer

onsemi; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Waterloo is seeking a Principal Software Developer to join their Software Solutions team. This role involves developing modern web and desktop GUI solutions and requires excellent communication skills along with a strong software development background. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in software development, specifically in GUI and CI/CD automation. They offer a friendly and team-oriented atmosphere with numerous learning opportunities and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Education assistance programs

Volunteer and charitable program support

Comprehensive wellness and retirement benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development for bachelor’s degree holders.
• 7+ years of experience for master’s degree holders.
• Knowledge of Linux Device Driver Development and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop graphical user interfaces and communication libraries.
• Provide software technical leadership and collaborate with teams.
• Design and implement tools for embedded software development.

Skills

GUI development

CI/CD automation

Communication skills

Software development methodologies

Education

University degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline

Tools

Electron

Agile (Jira)

CI/CD (Jenkins)

Job description

At onsemi, we help improve lives through silicon and software solutions every day. Our intelligent power and sensing technologies solve the world's most complex challenges and lead the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world. We're developing leading-edge wireless enabled MCUs, DSPs and software that sense and connect the world or help manage personal health through body worn or implantable devices. Our world-class ultra-low power solutions also contribute to a more sustainable future. We invite you to join our innovative team and truly make a difference in people's lives.

The Role:
We have a current opening for an innovative and creative Principal Software Developer to join our Software Solutions team in Waterloo. This position will involve developing modern Web and Desktop GUI solutions for our devices using frameworks like Electron, along with the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain software tools that support the development, debugging, and testing of embedded systems. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and a passion for software development with proven experience in GUI development and CI/CD automation.

What You’ll Need:

• University degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline
• 10+ years of experience in software development for bachelor’s degree holders. 7+ years of experience for master’s degree holders.

Why Join Us:
We create a diverse set of world-class products in a friendly and team-oriented atmosphere. We provide an environment of continual learning and growth opportunities including patent and publication incentives. We provide education assistance programs and support volunteer & charitable programs as well as comprehensive wellness and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities

• Development of cross-platform Graphical User interfaces and Communication libraries
• Provide software technical leadership on our programs, working together with other Software, hardware & systems and firmware technical leads
• Own the current architecture of our GUI Platform and evolve it
• Design and implement tools to develop embedded software and firmware development (e.g., build systems, IDE features, debuggers, simulators, test frameworks).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand tooling needs and deliver scalable solutions.
• Develop and maintain scripts and utilities for automation of build, test, and deployment processes.
• Optimize tool performance and ensure compatibility across various platforms and architectures.
• Provide documentation and training for internal teams on tool usage and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to embedded and firmware development environments.
• Provide effective mentorship for other members of the team

Qualifications

What else you may bring:

• Linux Device Driver Development
• Embedded systems knowledge including microcontrollers & microprocessors, serial communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART.
• Experience with RTOS-based or bare-metal embedded systems.
• Software architecture and design pattern familiarity
• Experience with best-in-class software development methodologies including Agile Software Development (Jira), Test-Driven Development and/or Continuous Integration/Deployment CI/CD (Jenkins).
• Contributions to open-source embedded tools or frameworks.

About Us

onsemi (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world’s most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.

More details about our company benefits can be found here:

We are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work. onsemiis an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2504187
• Job Category Engineering, Design
• Posting Date 12/12/2025, 10:41 PM
• Degree Level Bachelors
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 611 Kumpf Dr, Waterloo, Ontario, N2V 1K8, CA