Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Permanent - 18965

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

LRO Staffing is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join a rapidly growing technology company focused on connectivity solutions in Ottawa. You will own the product-level architecture for embedded C/C++ software across multiple projects and lead cross-functional execution.

The role requires 8+ years of embedded software experience on Linux platforms and a strong background in connectivity technologies (cellular, Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, IoT). Mentorship and leadership growth are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of embedded software development in C/C++ on Linux-based platforms.
• Experience with embedded connectivity technologies; cellular, Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, IoT.
• Proven experience leading product-level architecture and coordinating multi-project delivery.
• Interest in mentorship and growth on the leadership path.

Responsibilities

• Own product-level architecture and technical direction for embedded C/C++ software across multiple concurrent projects.
• Lead cross-functional project execution by partnering with quality engineering, systems engineering, product management, and external vendors.
• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software on Linux-based platforms for connected devices such as control panels, networking equipment, and video-enabled systems.
• Integrate and validate embedded connectivity stacks, including cellular, Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, and low-power wireless protocols within a cloud-connected ecosystem.
• Incorporate on-device sensors into the embedded software stack, transforming sensor data into real-time features for end users through a cloud-integrated platform.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across experience levels; help define team processes and promote adoption of modern development practices, including AI-assisted tools.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

Linux platform

Leadership / mentorship

IoT connectivity

Tools

AI-assisted tools

Job description

About The Opportunity

On behalf of a valued client, LRO Staffing is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to join a rapidly growing technology company focused on connectivity solutions.

In this role, you will play a key part in the development of next‑generation devices, including security panels, networking gateways, and video cameras.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical leader with deep experience in embedded systems, who thrives in a fast‑paced, agile environment.

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward‑thinking organization at the forefront of IoT innovation and make a meaningful impact on the future of smart device technology.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Own product‑level architecture and technical direction for embedded C/C++ software across multiple concurrent projects
• Lead cross‑functional project execution by partnering with quality engineering, systems engineering, product management, and external vendors
• Design, develop, test, and debug embedded software on Linux‑based platforms for connected devices such as control panels, networking equipment, and video‑enabled systems
• Integrate and validate embedded connectivity stacks, including cellular (LTE, Cat‑M, 5G), Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, and low‑power wireless protocols (e.g., Z‑Wave, Zigbee, Matter), within a cloud‑connected ecosystem
• Incorporate on‑device sensors into the embedded software stack, transforming sensor data into reliable, real‑time features for end users through a cloud‑integrated platform
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers across experience levels; help define team processes and promote adoption of modern development practices, including AI‑assisted tools

About You

• 8+ years of embedded software development C/C++ on Linux‑based platforms
• Experience with embedded connectivity technologies; cellular, Wi‑Fi, Ethernet, IoT
• Proven experience leading product‑level architecture and coordinating multi‑project delivery
• Interest in mentorship and growth on the leadership path

About the Job

This position is hybrid in Ottawa, ON. Full‑time, permanent. The salary band for this opportunity will have a salary starting at $200,000 per annum depending on experience, plus bonus.

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Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.