Senior Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer - System on Chip (SoC) Software Development Kit (SDK)

Analog Devices; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in semiconductor technology is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer for its Vancouver Design Center. The candidate will lead the development of embedded software for advanced ASIC and SoC platforms, work in a collaborative environment, and influence architectural decisions. Ideal applicants should have strong expertise in C/C++ and embedded systems, with significant experience in RTOS or Linux kernel development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and stock options

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Culture that values diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• 7 years in embedded software development, preferably in product-focused environments.
• Deep expertise with C/C++, low-level hardware interfaces, and ARM architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Zephyr OS and debugging complex embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of embedded software for advanced ASIC and SoC platforms.
• Collaborate with teams to define software requirements and ensure integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in software engineering.

Skills

C / C++

Embedded systems programming

RTOS

Linux kernel development

Debugging

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

Analog Devices Inc. (NASDAQ : ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog digital and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories mobility and digital healthcare combat climate change and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $9 billion in FY24 and approximately 24000 people globally ADI ensures todays innovators stay Ahead of Whats Possible. Learn more at and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X) .

Job Title : Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Company : Analog Devices Inc. (ADI)

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices (ADI) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of analog mixed-signal and DSP integrated circuits. ADIs technologies bridge the physical and digital worlds enabling breakthroughs in industries such as automotive industrial automation healthcare and communications.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join our Vancouver Design Center. In this role you will lead the development of embedded software for advanced ASIC and SoC platforms driving innovation from concept through production. You will mentor junior engineers influence architectural decisions and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-performance low-power embedded solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect design and implement embedded software for custom ASICs and SoCs.
• Lead software development efforts including bootloaders RTOS integration (including Zephyr OS) device drivers and system-level software.
• Collaborate with hardware systems and applications teams to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration.
• Drive debugging and bring-up of new silicon platforms using JTAG oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Optimize software for performance power efficiency and memory usage.
• Conduct code reviews mentor junior developers and promote best practices in software engineering.
• Contribute to project planning risk assessment and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 7 years of experience in embedded software development preferably in a product-focused environment.
• Deep expertise in C / C and embedded systems programming.
• Strong experience with RTOS or Linux kernel development.
• Hands-on experience with Zephyr OS in real-world embedded applications.
• Proficiency with ARM Cortex-M / A architectures and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI I2C UART GPIO).
• Proven track record of debugging complex embedded systems and working closely with hardware teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with wireless communication protocols (e.g. BLE Zigbee Wi-Fi).
• Familiarity with secure boot firmware update mechanisms and embedded security.
• Exposure to ASIC / FPGA development environments and simulation tools.
• Experience with CI / CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g. Git Jenkins).
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies with global impact.
• Lead and mentor in a collaborative innovation-driven environment.
• Competitive compensation stock options and comprehensive benefits.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and inclusion.

For positions requiring access to technical data Analog Devices Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and / or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such applicants for this position except US Citizens US Permanent Residents and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race color religion age ancestry national origin social or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status pregnancy parental status disability medical condition genetic information military or veteran status union membership and political affiliation or any other legally protected group.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) : Analog Devices Canada Ltd. has a process in place and provides accommodations for employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation please contact Connections HR Services at or at .

Required Travel : Yes 10% of the time

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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