Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

Canadian Solar Inc.; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar Inc. in Kitchener, Ontario is seeking a Senior Embedded Linux Engineer to design, develop, and support embedded Linux platforms for battery energy storage systems.

You will architect BSPs, work on bootloaders, device trees, and networked subsystems, and collaborate with EMS/SCADA teams to enable robust, secure system coordination.

Hybrid work arrangement and a competitive compensation package are offered to attract experienced engineers who thrive in complex energy systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional embedded Linux firmware experience.
• Experience with Linux bootloaders, kernel config, device trees, and root filesystems.
• Experience with Ethernet/TCP-IP, CAN, SPI, UART, and Modbus.
• Familiar with BMS/EMS/SCADA integration.
• Strong debugging and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain embedded Linux platforms for inverter and battery controllers in BESS.
• Develop BSPs including bootloaders, kernel config, device trees, rootfs.
• Implement communication between subsystems like BMS and protection systems.
• Interface Linux with EMS, SCADA, power plant controllers, HMI, and commissioning tools.
• Develop and maintain status reporting, telemetry, time sync, and config management services.
• Ensure robustness, security, and maintainability across lifecycle stages.
• Debug complex system-level networking and inter-processor issues.
• Lead firmware architecture and code reviews.
• Maintain system-level documentation of architecture, data flows, interfaces, deployment procedures.

Skills

Embedded Linux

Firmware development

System-level software

Documentation

Education

Electrical Engineering / Computer Engineering / CS

Tools

U-Boot

Kernel configuration

Device trees

Root filesystem design

Ethernet TCP/IP

CAN

SPI

UART

Modbus

Job description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we’ve been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar’s subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees’ growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees’ well-being. Join our team to “Make the Difference” by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Position Title: Senior Embedded Linux Engineer
Department: Inverter Firmware
Compensation: $100,000 – $150,000 + annual bonus
Reports To: Director of Digital Inverter Firmware
Location: Kitchener, Ontario – Hybrid

About the Role:

The Senior Embedded Linux Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle support of embedded Linux platforms used for system coordination and communications in battery energy storage systems (BESS).You will design and maintain robust, secure, and scalable Linux‑based software platforms that enable system monitoring, configuration, diagnostics, control coordination, and system integration.

Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and maintain embedded Linux platforms used as inverter and battery controllers within BESS deployments

• Design and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs) including bootloaders, kernel configuration, device trees, and root file systems

• Implement communication protocols and coordinative control between subsystems, including BMS, inverter controllers, protection systems, and auxiliary devices

• Interface Linux systems with EMS, SCADA, power plant controllers, HMI, and commissioning tools

• Develop and maintain communication services handling status reporting, commands, telemetry, time synchronization, and configuration management

• Ensure system robustness, security, and maintainability across development, commissioning, and operational phases

• Debug complex system‑level issues involving networking, inter‑processor communication, timing, and field deployments

• Participate in and lead firmware architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments

• Maintain clear system‑level documentation including software architecture, data flows, interface definitions, and deployment procedures

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Educational background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field

• At least 5 years’ of experience in professional embedded Linux firmware development

• Demonstrated experience in system‑level embedded software development for industrial or energy systems

• Hands‑on expertise with Linux bootloaders (e.g., U‑Boot), kernel configuration, device trees, and root filesystem design

• Understanding of Linux process management, networking, logging, storage, and system services

• Experience with embedded communication protocols such as Ethernet/TCP-IP, CAN, SPI, UART, and Modbus and custom protocols

• Familiarity with firmware interfaces to BMS, EMS, SCADA, and commissioning tools

e-STORAGE is Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

e-STORAGEuses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by humans.

This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position.

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