The Embedded Software Developer (Ottawa)

Marler & Associates Search; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing technology company in Ottawa is seeking an Embedded Software Developer to join its Research & Development team. The successful candidate will design and implement embedded firmware for PIC microcontrollers, develop low-level drivers, and resolve firmware integration issues. Requires strong C/C++ programming skills and experience with Microchip PIC microcontrollers. Ideal for those with 5+ years of experience in embedded systems and a passion for collaboration in a multicultural environment.

Qualifications

• Strong experience developing embedded firmware in C and/or C++.
• Hands-on experience with Microchip PIC microcontrollers.
• Comfortable debugging with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Solid understanding of MCU architecture, memory maps and interrupts.
• Experience with bare-metal or lightweight RTOS-based systems.
• Ability to read schematics and work with hardware.
• Comfortable debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/ICSP tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for PIC microcontrollers.
• Develop low-level drivers for peripherals such as UART, SPI, and GPIO.
• Diagnose and resolve firmware and hardware-software integration issues.
• Diagnose and resolve firmware, timing, and hw-software integration issues.
• Implement bootloaders, configuration management, and firmware update mechanisms.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to embedded coding standards.
• Support manufacturing, testing, and field issues as needed.
• Produce clear technical documentation for firmware interfaces and design.

Skills

Embedded firmware development

C/C++ programming

Microchip PIC microcontrollers

Debugging with oscilloscopes

Low-level driver development

Schematic reading

Hardware debugging (scope/logic/JTAG)

Tools

MPLAB X

XC compilers

Microchip toolchains

Version control systems (Git/SVN)

Job description

The Embedded Software Developer (Ottawa)

The Embedded Software Developer is part of the Research & Development team of a rapidly growing organization. Our clients dynamic team operates in a collaborative, inclusive and multicultural environment, with the opportunity to contribute at all levels.

• Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for PIC microcontrollers (8-bit, 16-bit, or 32-bit)
• Develop low-level drivers for peripherals such as UART, SPI, I²C, GPIO, timers, ADC/DAC, and PWM
• Work with hardware designers during board bring-up and debugging
• Diagnose and resolve firmware, timing, and hardware-software integration issues
• Implement bootloaders, configuration management, and firmware update mechanisms
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to embedded coding standards
• Support manufacturing, testing, and field issues as needed
• Produce clear technical documentation for firmware design and interfaces

Required Qualifications

• Strong experience developing embedded firmware in C (and/or C++)
• Hands‑on experience with Microchip PIC microcontrollers
• Familiarity with MPLAB X, XC compilers, and Microchip toolchains
• Solid understanding of microcontroller architecture, memory maps, and interrupts
• Experience with bare-metal or lightweight RTOS-based systems
• Ability to read schematics and work directly with hardware
• Comfortable debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/ICSP tools

• Looking for intermediate (5+ years)

Nice to Have

• Bootloader and firmware update experience
• Exposure to safety‑critical or long‑lifecycle products
• Experience with version control systems (Git or SVN)
• Knowledge of power management, low‑power design, or EMI considerations

• Must have Canadian Citizenship.