Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer

Work in Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Ottawa is seeking a highly motivated Firmware Engineer to design and optimize embedded software for next-generation products. Candidates should have strong experience in C/C++, microcontroller development, and should be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative tech solutions while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware development.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with ARM Cortex‑M, RISC‑V, or similar MCU/SoC architectures.
• Familiarity with RTOS and bare‑metal programming.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware in C/C++ for microcontrollers.
• Implement and optimize device drivers for hardware peripherals.
• Perform board bring‑up and hardware validation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver products.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python

Embedded firmware development

Debugging tools (JTAG, GDB)

Hardware interfaces (SPI, I²C, UART, etc.)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

ARM Cortex‑M

Version control (Git)

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Job description

A technology company in Ottawa is seeking a highly motivated Firmware Engineer to design and optimize embedded software for next-generation products. Candidates should have strong experience in C/C++, microcontroller development, and should be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative tech solutions while working in a collaborative environment.