Software Firmware Design Engineer

Future Electronics; Pointe-Claire; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a System Design Specialist to join its dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in embedded systems and software development to make a significant impact on key projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing technical support and managing new product introductions. This position offers a hybrid work environment that blends remote flexibility with in-office collaboration, ensuring a balanced work-life experience. The company values employee wellness, offering a range of benefits including health plans, fitness amenities, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Excellent health and dental benefits

Onsite gym

Fitness studio

Employee lounge

Group RRSP plan

Onsite medical clinic

Telemedicine

Daily shuttle bus

Subsidized employee café

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience developing Linux Board Support Packages.
• Experience with microcontrollers and embedded system design.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed system design and analysis for key customers.
• Manage projects and provide support to field-based engineers.

Skills

Linux Board Support Packages

C/C++ programming

Embedded Software/Firmware design

Microcontroller experience (STM32, Renesas, NXP)

Education

BSEE or BS in Computer Engineering

MSEE

Tools

Board Support Packages

Job description

About the role

The System Design Specialist (SDS) – Software/Firmware will be a member of a multi-disciplined, cross-functional design team. The SDS – Software/Firmware will receive coaching and guidance from the SDC Manager and experienced members of the Advanced Engineering Group’s management team to help acclimate him to the nature of our business, but he will be expected to use his engineering design and management experience to effectively prioritize and manage a set of responsibilities and projects.

How you will make an impact

• Perform detailed system/subsystem design and analysis for key customers.
• Provide deep-dive hardware/software/firmware/dev tool support to field-based Advanced Engineers and key customers.
• Support our suppliers with New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Create application notes and technical sales aids for our field teams.
• Manage projects, including tasks outsourced to third parties or SDC counterparts globally.

We’re looking for someone with

• BSEE or BS in Computer Engineering required; MSEE preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience developing Linux Board Support Packages and device drivers.
• 2-5 years of experience with C/C++.
• Experience with board bring-up, using and developing Board Support Packages (for NXP’s i.MX series).
• Experience with microcontrollers such as STM32, Renesas, NXP, or others.
• 3-8 years of progressive embedded system design experience in at least two of the following fields: Embedded Software/Firmware design.

Employee wellness and benefits

Our approach to employee wellness is holistic, including competitive salaries, excellent health and dental benefits, and amenities such as an onsite gym, fitness studio, employee lounge, group RRSP plan, onsite medical clinic, telemedicine, daily shuttle bus, and subsidized employee café.

Work environment

Future Electronics adopts a hybrid work approach, valuing both collaboration in our offices and remote work flexibility.

Equal opportunity employer

Future Electronics is an equal opportunity employer.

Additional information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing