Security Architect

5V Video; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

5V Video is looking for a senior Embedded Systems Architect in Toronto, Ontario. This role focuses on developing high-availability audio/video systems for broadcast and streaming. Candidates should have over 15 years of development experience and expertise in embedded systems and Linux environments. You will design software, participate in architecture discussions, and mentor junior engineers. This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a well-established industry.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of development experience, with at least 5 years in an Architect or Lead capacity.
• Hands-on experience bringing up low-power Intel processors.
• Strong understanding of the Linux boot sequence.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and help develop software for media distribution products.
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and technical roadmaps.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with external consultants.

Skills

Embedded systems expertise

Custom Linux kernel development

Device drivers

Security protocols

Golang

C/C++

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

Job description

Embedded Systems Architect – Media Distribution | Broadcast & Streaming Technology

About the Role

A well-established media distribution technology company is looking for a senior Embedded Systems Architect to join their engineering team. This is a hands‑on architecture role focused on embedded Linux and security, contributing to the development of high‑availability audio/video systems for next‑generation broadcast and streaming products.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design, document, and help develop software for cutting‑edge media distribution products
• Contribute to system architecture discussions and technical roadmaps
• Run feasibility investigations and rapid prototyping to validate technical approaches
• Participate in code and design reviews, upholding high software quality standards
• Ensure compliance with engineering best practices and regulatory frameworks (e.g. ISO)
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with external consultants as needed
• Work with leadership to continuously improve engineering processes

Must‑Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
• 15+ years of development experience, with at least 5 years in an Architect or Lead capacity
• Strong embedded systems skillset: custom Linux kernel development, device drivers, systemd, BIOS/UEFI, bootloader, secure boot, cryptography, security protocols, PKI, and cybersecurity
• Software stack: Golang, C/C++, Shell/Bash, Python
• Hands‑on experience bringing up low‑power Intel processors (e.g. Apollo Lake) and solid understanding of the Linux boot sequence
• Expertise with Linux‑based dev environments and embedded frameworks (Yocto, Buildroot, etc.)

Nice to Haves

• Experience with media codecs (MPEG‑2, H.264, HEVC, AAC, AC3) and broadcast standards (DVB, ATSC)
• Familiarity with multimedia frameworks — GStreamer, FFmpeg
• GPU acceleration experience (Intel MSS, OpenCL, CUDA)
• Knowledge of content encryption methods (AES, Simulcrypt, Pro:Idiom, Verimatrix)
• Streaming protocol experience (RTP, RTSP, HLS, MPEG‑DASH)
• Video quality metrics and performance optimization (PSNR, SSIM)