Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer

Ethernovia; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 175,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in Canada is looking for a Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to develop networking device software stacks, including device drivers and firmware for communication devices. The role demands a strong command of C/C++, knowledge of software development lifecycle, and experience with Linux and AUTOSAR systems. The company offers a competitive salary up to $240,000, pre-IPO stock options, and a flexible working environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Pre-IPO stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible vacation time

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience with communication devices' firmware.
• Hands-on experience with hardware in embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop software stack for networking devices.
• Integrate device drivers with Linux and AUTOSAR stacks.
• Ensure adherence to safety and development best practices.

Skills

Proficient in C/C++

Software Development lifecycle

Experience with Software Device Drivers

Strong understanding of Operating Systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Software

Tools

AUTOSAR Communication Stack

GNU or similar compiler

Embedded programming

Job description

Overview

Ethernovia is fundamentally changing how cars of the future are built by unifying in-vehicle networks into an end-to-end Ethernet system. Founded in 2018, we’re inventing the future of automobile’s communication. We are transforming automobiles’ communication network to enable the autonomous driving, electric vehicle (EV) and software defined revolutions. Our breakthrough compute, communication, and software virtualization ushers in a new era of car connectivity and capabilities. We bring together, accelerate, and unify the car’s cameras/sensors, compute, and outside world to enable new advanced driver assistance features and services.

Ethernovia has been recognized in EE Times\' prestigious list of the Top 100 Startups for 2025. With talented employees on 4 continents, we have filed > 50 patents to date.

Join Ethernovia’s team to make a lasting impact on the future of mobility. Come share in our success with pre-IPO shares, competitive compensation, and great benefits while growing your knowledge and career with world class talent. We are looking for talented engineers and leaders who have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to drive their design from concept to silicon to their next car.

Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer (Device Drivers)

Location:

• Multiple Positions in Canada
• Preference for those in or adjacent to Eastern Time Zone

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for Ethernovia’s Networking devices software stack development. This may include embedded firmware, kernel/user mode device drivers, stack extensions, debug, and test utilities, as well as automated unit/system testing. The drivers will integrate with the Communication Stack of a Linux and AUTOSAR Stack. The device drivers will allow the User application, Middleware and Operating system to take full advantage of the feature rich hardware. As for the firmware it configures, controls, and monitors the communication device and interacts with the host system via device drivers to expose hardware features of the devices. Firmware code may also run as a standalone library within the device driver itself.

As a part of the Software team, you will be responsible for architecture, design, implementation, testing, and integration of the device drivers rolled into Ethernovia’s SDK. These drivers are built ground-up for safety critical automotive application. Also, we build products with strict adherence to Functional Safety and hence every team member is required to fit into a culture of safety and best development practices.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Software or related field.
• Work Experience: 6+ years
• Strong understanding of Software Development lifecycle including Architecture, Implementation and Testing fundamentals.
• Proficient in C/C++ Programming Language. Experience in Python is a plus.
• Experience with Software Device Drivers, preferably for communication devices like Ethernet.
• Deep understanding of Operating Systems, Kernel, Platform/Device drivers, preferably Linux Operating System, QNX or Real Time Operating System.
• Experience with integration and testing with Operating System Device Driver Interfaces.
• Hands-on experience with Hardware, preferably communication devices.
• For Firmware role: Experience with Firmware, preferably for communication devices like Ethernet.
• Experience with Embedded firmware, preferably for communication devices like Ethernet.
• Experience with integration and testing of firmware and low-level code.
• Hands on Experience with Hardware and embedded processors, preferably for communication devices.
• Expertise in efficient code practices for code footprint and performance.

Nice to Have Experience with

• AUTOSAR Communication Stack
• MCAL
• Experience with simulation and emulation platforms.
• GNU or similar compiler, debugging suite.
• Embedded programming, preferably with communication devices and hardware buses like I2C, SPI, Ethernet, USB.
• Building Automotive or other safety critical systems using qualification methods/processes like MISRA, ASPICE and ISO26262.
• Communication/networking protocols like Ethernet MAC, PHY, Switching, TCP/IP, Security, Serdes, PCIe, NTB, and SR-IOV.
• Video processing standards and protocols
• Code Version Control and Review tools/processes like Perforce/Git, Swarm.
• Build systems like Yocto.
• High performance drivers and test tools preferably networking and communications.
• Virtualization and virtualized device drivers
• Mixed Signal systems - Analog, Digital, Digital Signal Processing (DSP).
• ARM family of processors or similar embedded processors.
• Bootloaders like uboot or similar.

Soft Skills

• Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and in a team.

What you’ll get in return

• Technology depth and breadth expansion that can’t be found in a large company
• Opportunity to grow your career as the company grows
• Pre IPO stock options
• Cutting edge technology
• World class team
• Flexible hours
• Medical, dental and vision insurance for employees
• Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life balance

Salary Range

The actual offered base salary for Canadian locations will vary depending on factors such as work location, individual qualifications, specializations, experience, skills, job-related knowledge, and internal equity. We would not anticipate that the individual hired into this role will be at or near the top half of the range provided, but the decision will be dependent on the factors of each individual case. The annual salary range for this position is $175,000 - $240,000. The compensation package will also include incentive compensation in the form of pre-IPO ISO options, in addition to base salary and a full range of medical and other benefits.

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