Senior Embedded Software Lead — FPGA/SoC & Networking

Fidus; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision plans

GRSP matching

Profit-sharing bonus

Job summary

Fidus in Ottawa seeks a Senior Embedded Software Designer to lead embedded software development across communication, networking, and video applications, including BSP-level software and device drivers for FPGA/SoC hardware.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with customers, and define technical direction while delivering high-quality, maintainable code using embedded Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years BSP-level software development in embedded Linux/RTOS/bare-metal.
• 2+ years as technical lead with architecture direction.
• Expertise in BSP software, device drivers, and embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and assembly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to embedded software development projects, focusing on communication, networking, and video applications.
• Develop and maintain BSP-level software for embedded Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal systems.
• Implement device drivers, manage kernel configurations, and utilize build systems such as Yocto or PetaLinux.
• Design and debug software for FPGA SoCs, integrating with hardware and other system components.
• Collaborate on HW/SW/FPGA integration, interpreting schematics and datasheets to ensure robust system functionality.
• Utilize tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for effective debugging and optimization.
• Define architecture and set technical direction for projects.
• Lead project teams, mentoring and guiding multiple designers to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Work closely with customers to understand requirements and exceed expectations.
• Employ best design practices to produce maintainable and high-quality code.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies, bringing innovative solutions to the team and projects.

Skills

BSP-level software development

Embedded Linux

C / C++ / Assembly

Device drivers

FPGA SoCs

Leadership / mentoring

Yocto / PetaLinux

Python / Bash / TCL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Yocto

PetaLinux

u-boot

Linux kernel configurations

Device drivers

Job description

Fidus in Ottawa seeks a Senior Embedded Software Designer to lead embedded software development across communication, networking, and video applications, including BSP-level software and device drivers for FPGA/SoC hardware.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with customers, and define technical direction while delivering high-quality, maintainable code using embedded Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal environments.