Senior Software/Software Engineer

Capcon; Alberta; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Alberta is seeking an accomplished Embedded Software Engineer to architect and design embedded firmware for motion control systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, proficiency in C/C++, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Responsibilities include developing firmware solutions, designing APIs, and collaborating effectively with both software and hardware teams. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in an innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in embedded software development.
• Experience with motion controller systems, such as PID control loops and servo control algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design embedded firmware for motion control systems.
• Develop end-to-end application and firmware solutions.
• Design custom kernel drivers and APIs for motion control applications.
• Collaborate effectively with both software and hardware teams.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Firmware architecture

Motion control systems

Collaboration skills

Education

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

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished Embedded Software Engineer with a specialized focus on motion control systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in firmware architecture and design, particularly in motion controller applications. Proficiency in C/C++ programming, expertise in hardware understanding, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience are crucial for this role.

The position involves working on embedded firmware architecture, implementing scheduling tasks, working with RTOS, and creating bare-metal implementations. Additionally, the candidate will design APIs for hardware accelerators, peripherals, and motion control systems. Strong collaboration skills with software and hardware teams are essential. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields is required.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design embedded firmware for motion control systems with a focus on optimal performance and precision
• Develop end-to-end application and firmware solutions including multi-thread, scheduling optimization, real-time operating systems (RTOS), and bare-metal implementations
• Design custom kernel drivers and APIs specifically tailored for motion control applications and interfacing with sensors and actuators
• Actively contribute to system architecture development and the implementation of new features relevant to motion control
• Design, develop, and thoroughly test firmware for embedded motion control systems
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and advancements in motion control for product development enhancements
• Undertake debugging, system bring-up, beta testing, and production software development tasks
• Collaborate effectively with both software and hardware teams to ensure successful integration of motion control systems

Key Requirements

• Proficiency in software design and programming in C/C++ for development, debugging, testing, and performance analysis
• Understanding of hardware functionalities including clock-level issues, interrupts, polling, etc.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in embedded software development
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with motion controller systems, such as PID control loops, servo control algorithms, and interfacing with sensors and actuators for motion control applications
• Candidates with more experience will be considered for senior role