Senior Embedded Software Developer

BinSentry; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ag-tech company in Kitchener is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Developer to design and maintain software for embedded systems. The role involves writing embedded C for microcontrollers, conducting system debugging, and optimizing performance across product lines. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience with embedded devices and proficiency in debugging hardware issues. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Company-paid group health and dental benefits

Competitive compensation and equity package

Awesome company events

Talented and friendly senior-level developers team

Qualifications

• 5+ years working professionally writing software for embedded devices.
• Not afraid to jump in and solve an issue with an oscilloscope.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software for embedded systems.
• Write embedded C for microcontrollers driving feed bin sensors.
• Conduct system debugging and optimize performance.

Skills

Embedded C or C++

Debugging hardware issues

FreeRTOS

Python

AWS IoT

Embedded Linux

Yocto

JavaScript

Computer vision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Job description

About BinSentry

BinSentry is an extremely fast-growing ag-tech company started here in KW. BinSentry is focused on providing solutions for the agriculture supply chain that help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance profitability. As a leader in the use of artificial intelligence, BinSentry offers technology solutions that pair best-in-class optical sensors with user-friendly software to provide our customers with enhanced forecasting and decision-making capabilities.

With our technology, feed mills and protein producers are enhancing feed ordering efficiency, raising healthier animals, improving employee safety, reducing their environmental footprint and - most significantly - uncovering new savings. Today, BinSentry is monitoring more than 45,000 bins in real time across North America. When it comes to the future of agricultural supply chain management, BinSentry is leading the way. For more information visit www.binsentry.com.

As we scale up, we are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Developer to help us build the embedded software that is changing the face of the feed industry.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain software for embedded systems, working closely with BinSentry’s hardware team to ensure seamless integration. You will write embedded C for the microcontrollers which drive our feed bin sensors using FreeRTOS. You will drive our embedded Linux project using Yocto and writing Python code. You will be responsible for writing power-efficient and reliable code, conducting system debugging, and optimizing performance. You will work across our entire product line, including writing software for brand new hardware projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years working professionally writing software for embedded devices
• Proficient in writing mission-critical C or C++
• Proficient debugging hardware issues
• Not afraid to jump in and solve an issue with an oscilloscope
• Experience with FreeRTOS a plus
• Experience with AWS IoT ecosystem a plus
• Experience working with embedded Linux devices a plus
• Experience working with Yocto a plus
• Python proficiency a plus
• JavaScript proficiency a plus
• Computer vision experience a plus

Benefits

• Company-paid group health and dental benefits plus your choice of an annual HSA or PSA
• Competitive compensation and an equity package
• Awesome company events
• Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers.