Senior Firmware Developer

Nanometrics; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Earth Sciences is seeking a Senior Firmware Developer to build next-generation scientific dataloggers and sensors. The role involves developing firmware, addressing complex design challenges, and mentoring junior developers. Join a dynamic team with competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits

RRSP

Bonus opportunities

Access to learning resources

Professional development

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop application-level and embedded firmware for seismic dataloggers and sensors.
• Analyze and troubleshoot software, middleware, device drivers, OS/RTOS.

Skills

C++

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Git

Jira

Automated Testing Frameworks

CI/CD Tools

Job description

If you seek a career that is both challenging and meaningful, consider joining the team at Nanometrics. Our world-class products help scientists advance their understanding of Earth Sciences, including earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, glaciers, and the Earth’s core. Our products are deployed in challenging environments such as Antarctica, Iceland, and the deep ocean, requiring solutions for ultra-low power consumption, remote power sources, telemetry, and operation in extreme temperatures.

About You

You are a Senior Firmware Developer with a strong background in software design and architecture, excellent knowledge of C++, and strong communication and time management skills.

The Team

Nanometrics seeks a Senior Firmware Developer to help build our next-generation scientific dataloggers and ground motion sensors. These instruments collect seismic data in diverse environments. Our firmware team addresses complex design challenges, ensuring high reliability, robustness, and low power consumption, while integrating cutting-edge tools and frameworks. We value innovative thinking that spans cloud, enterprise, and instrument solutions. If you are passionate about technology and collaborative problem-solving, we invite you to join us.

The Role

• Develop application-level and embedded firmware for seismic dataloggers and sensors.
• Design embedded systems and integrate them with cloud applications.
• Address system integration, testability, manufacturability, reliability, performance, and usability challenges.
• Communicate design proposals and changes clearly.
• Analyze and troubleshoot software, middleware, device drivers, OS/RTOS, hardware, interfaces, and data capture processes.
• Contribute to project management with status updates, effort estimates, and risk identification.
• Identify new technologies and suggest process improvements.
• Mentor junior developers.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 4 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience with embedded Linux and/or RTOS environments.
• Understanding of IP networking protocols (TCP, UDP) and application protocols (e.g., WebSocket).
• Proficiency with development tools such as Git, Jira, automated testing frameworks, and CI/CD tools.
• Knowledge of I/O protocols like SPI, I2C, RS232, and USB.

Assets

• Familiarity with Rust programming language.
• Experience with Yocto.

Why You’ll Love Us

• Join a dynamic, collaborative, and progressive team of professionals.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, RRSP, and bonus opportunities.
• Opportunity to make impactful contributions.
• Access to learning resources and professional development.