Software Developer (Embedded)

ATS Corporation; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 55,104 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus incentive

RRSP match

Stock plan

3 weeks vacation

Health benefits

Half-day Fridays

Mobility opportunities

Healthcare automation impact

Job summary

ATS Corporation is seeking a Software Developer – Innovation to design, develop, and maintain embedded real-time software for mechatronics products such as SuperTrak™ and TrakMaster™. You will build automated test frameworks, validate software on simulated and physical hardware, and contribute to software quality across the product family.

You will mentor peers, review designs, and help ensure performance, reliability, and cost targets while collaborating with engineers across mechatronics and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in engineering or computer science with emphasis on software design and development.
• Proven experience in software development with 5+ years.
• Familiarity with testing principles: unit, functional, and integration testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded real-time software and automated test frameworks.
• Create and execute test plans for simulated and hardware environments.
• Lead complex software challenges and mentor teammates and customers.
• Write clean, well-documented code with edge-case handling.
• Collaborate with mechatronics and hardware teams to meet performance and cost targets.

Skills

C/C++

Software testing

Real-time OS

CI/CD

Agile development

SOLID design

Embedded software

Communication skills

Education

Engineering or CS degree

Tools

Jira

Git

ALM tools

Job description

Software Developer – Innovation

We are seeking a Software Developer to design and implement product features and comprehensive test suites to enhance and validate complex mechatronics products. Focus on Smart Conveyance technology, including SuperTrak™ and accompanying TrakMaster™ software, which requires real‑time controls, configuration and diagnostic tools, simulation software, and tight integration with robotic assembly lines.

Benefits

• Compensation: $40.38 – $55.53 CAD per hour
• Annual performance‑based incentive bonus
• 5% RRSP match
• Stock purchase plan
• Starting 3 weeks of vacation
• Health and dental benefits plus a $600 health spending account
• Half‑day Fridays
• Continuous learning and career growth with global mobility opportunities
• A chance to contribute to something bigger—advancing the future of healthcare through automation

Job Description

Design, develop, and maintain complex embedded real‑time software, including automated test frameworks to validate software and mechatronic systems. Create and execute comprehensive test plans and automated test sequences on both simulated environments and physical mechatronic hardware. Contribute to software development efforts by implementing enhancements and fixing bugs in tested applications. Lead complex software development technical challenges and demonstrate leadership to mentor management, customers, and peers. Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code that is testable and accounts for edge cases and errors. Collaborate with mechatronics designers, hardware designers, and operations personnel to ensure the complete solution meets performance, reliability, and cost requirements. Perform reviews of concepts, designs, and code, and provide constructive feedback. Contribute to software design standards and overall software quality. Generate software‑related product and developer documentation. Acquire broad product knowledge to collaborate directly with internal and external stakeholders to solve problems and use the products effectively.

Other Responsibilities

• Project accountability, including timeline and technical deliverables
• Demonstrate ownership through concept, design, coding, testing, and tier‑3 support
• Understand the organization’s business and product strategy
• Contribute to stakeholder interactions related to software or mechatronics
• Demonstrate a continuous‑improvement mindset and a clear understanding of standard practices within the department
• Handle risk, change, and uncertainty within personal scope of work effectively
• Provide general training and guidance to all team members in the team
• Comply with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to ensure software adheres to established standards and is consistent with other products

Business Ethics

• Ensure all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct
• Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures

Qualifications

Education

• A post‑secondary engineering or computer science degree, diploma, or equivalent with an emphasis on software design and development

Experience

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, preferably in C++ or C#
• Strong understanding of testing principles, including unit, functional, and integration testing
• Experience working with real‑time operating systems
• Proven experience in testing frameworks and in designing and implementing product‑specific functional test suites
• Strong awareness of software technologies, established coding principles, and core software developer competencies
• Strong understanding of modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)
• Proficient with issue tracking, version control, and ALM tools (e.g., Jira, Git)
• Experienced in developing and refining Agile development practices within software teams
• Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices
• Exceptional problem‑solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and deliver innovative, reliable solutions
• Working knowledge of SOLID principles and their application in software design
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration across teams

Beneficial Experience (Not Required but Preferred)

• Experience with Linux platform development and Debian packaging
• Exposure to or understanding of motion profiling and synchronized motion systems
• Exposure to or understanding of automation, mechanical, electrical, and control systems
• Experience with real‑time controls and/or PLCs
• .NET/WinForms development

Health, Safety & Environmental

• Work in compliance with divisional health, safety and environmental procedures
• Refrain from removing or altering safety devices or guarding unless hazardous energies are controlled through lockout‑tagout methods
• Report any unsafe conditions or unsafe acts
• Report defects in any equipment or protective device
• Ensure that the required protective equipment is used for the assigned tasks
• Attend all required health, safety and environmental training
• Report any accidents/incidents to supervisor
• Assist in investigating accidents/incidents
• Refrain from engaging in any prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct

Equal Opportunity

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary.

Applicant Tracking System

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.