Staff Embedded Software Firmware Engineer (35836)

Myticas Consulting Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Myticas Consulting Inc. seeks a Senior Staff Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer for a one-year contract in Ottawa, Ontario.

You will design, develop, and test mission-critical firmware components for advanced embedded optical systems, with emphasis on RTOS/embedded Linux, interrupts, device drivers, and multithreading. The ideal candidate has a BS/MS in a related field, 8+ years in embedded systems, and strong C++ OO design with Python scripting.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with embedded software development experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Excellent object-oriented design and expert C++ programming skills.
• Deep understanding of multithreaded software systems and operating-system concepts.
• Knowledge of at least one scripting language; Python preferred.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with version control such as GIT and bug tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Experience with optical devices, OTN, CMIS, DSP/line configuration, alarms, or coherent systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, code, and test software for next-generation embedded optical platforms.
• Review, analyze, and refine software requirements for multiple features.
• Propose and finalize software designs that can be translated into maintainable code.
• Develop and test code that meets specifications.
• Work with RTOS or embedded Linux concepts, including interrupts, device drivers, memory management, and multithreading.
• Review test plans and recommend test cases for developed code.
• Debug and resolve complex issues reported by test teams and customers.
• Apply object-oriented design principles and design patterns to feature development.

Skills

C++ programming

Object-oriented design

Multithreading

OS concepts

Python

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Git

JIRA

Optical devices knowledge

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

GIT

JIRA

Job description

Staff Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer
We are seeking a Staff Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and test mission-critical firmware components for advanced embedded optical systems. This is a one-year contract based in Ottawa, Ontario.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, code, and test software for next-generation embedded optical platforms.
• Review, analyze, and refine software requirements for multiple features.
• Propose and finalize software designs that can be translated into maintainable code.
• Develop and test code that meets specifications.
• Work deeply with RTOS or embedded Linux concepts, including interrupts, device drivers, memory management, and multithreading.
• Review test plans and recommend test cases for developed code.
• Debug and resolve complex issues reported by test teams and customers.
• Apply object-oriented design principles and design patterns to feature development.

Skills & Experience

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with embedded software development experience.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded systems design and development.
• Excellent object-oriented design and expert C++ programming skills.
• Deep understanding of multithreaded software systems and operating-system concepts.
• Knowledge of at least one scripting language; Python preferred.
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with version control such as GIT and bug tracking tools such as JIRA.
• Experience with optical devices, OTN, CMIS, DSP/line configuration, alarms, or coherent systems is an asset.

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