Remote Embedded Firmware Lead – Energy Inverters

Forge Performance Group; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment and talent management firm in Calgary is seeking an Intermediate Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead embedded software development for a renewable energy inverter. The role involves designing firmware for real-time control, collaborating with hardware teams, and ensuring the delivery of production-grade firmware. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, strong embedded C experience, and knowledge of communication protocols. Experience with embedded systems and control theory will be advantageous. Competitive salary and remote work offered.

Qualifications

• Strong firmware experience working with embedded C & microcontrollers for 3+ years.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, datasheets, and functional diagrams.
• Proficiency with Git workflows (branching, reviews, releases).

Responsibilities

• Own firmware technical roadmap, architecture decisions, and delivery.
• Lead planning, estimation, prioritization, and execution of firmware workstreams.
• Develop and maintain firmware on Microchip PIC16 & PIC32 MCU’s.

Skills

Embedded C programming

Debugging complex issues

Control theory

Working with communication protocols (SPI, UART, I2C)

Proficient with Git workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronic/Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MPLAB X

Git

JIRA

Job description

A recruitment and talent management firm in Calgary is seeking an Intermediate Embedded Firmware Engineer to lead embedded software development for a renewable energy inverter. The role involves designing firmware for real-time control, collaborating with hardware teams, and ensuring the delivery of production-grade firmware. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, strong embedded C experience, and knowledge of communication protocols. Experience with embedded systems and control theory will be advantageous. Competitive salary and remote work offered.