Senior Firmware Engineer

Job summary

Design, develop, test, and maintain production-ready embedded firmware for industrial products, leading firmware architecture and supporting product development from concept through launch and field deployment. Troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues, support manufacturing and customer investigations, establish development practices, and mentor junior engineers.

Job details

About Blue Giant Blue Giant Equipment Corporation is a leading manufacturer of loading dock equipment, material handling solutions, and industrial automation products serving customers across North America. We are committed to engineering innovative, reliable, and safety-focused solutions that improve operational efficiency in warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. We are currently seeking a Senior Firmware Engineer to join our Engineering team in Mississauga, Ontario. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for the design, development, validation, and support of embedded firmware for next-generation industrial products and connected equipment solutions. What You'll Do Design, develop, and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based industrial products Lead firmware architecture, software design, implementation, testing, and long-term maintenance Develop reliable, production-ready code in Embedded C for real-time and safety-critical applications Debug and resolve hardware-software integration issues using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, JTAG/SWD debuggers, and other lab equipment Support new product development from concept through production launch and field deployment Collaborate with Electrical, Software, Mechanical, Product Management, Manufacturing, and Quality teams Develop and execute firmware test plans, validation procedures, and verification activities Support manufacturing, customer field issues, and root-cause investigations Contribute to code reviews, development standards, documentation, and best practices Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the firmware development team Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field 8+ years of embedded firmware development experience Strong expertise in Bare-Metal Embedded C programming Experience with ARM Cortex-M, STM32, NXP, PIC/dsPIC, or similar microcontroller platforms Strong understanding of embedded system architecture, peripherals, interrupts, timers, and memory management Experience with hardware bring-up, board validation, and troubleshooting Proficiency with debugging tools including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/SWD debuggers Experience with version control systems such as Git Proven ability to deliver production-ready firmware from concept through release and ongoing support Preferred Qualifications Experience with industrial communication protocols including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN/CANopen, Modbus, and Ethernet Experience with bootloaders, firmware update mechanisms, and product lifecycle support Experience developing firmware for industrial automation, motor control, material handling, or safety-related equipment Familiarity with IoT connectivity, remote diagnostics, and connected equipment solutions Knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements for industrial products What We Offer Opportunity to work on innovative industrial automation and material handling products Direct impact on products deployed across North America Collaborative and supportive engineering environment Career growth and technical leadership opportunities Competitive compensation and benefits package Stable, established Canadian manufacturing company with a strong industry reputation Why Join Blue Giant? At Blue Giant, you'll work on real-world products that solve meaningful challenges for customers every day. You'll have the opportunity to lead firmware development initiatives, influence product architecture, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the next generation of intelligent loading dock and material handling solutions. Salary: $90-$120k Apply through LinkedIn or send your resume to: careershr@bluegiant.com

What you’ll do

Design, develop, test, and maintain production-ready embedded firmware for industrial products, leading firmware architecture and supporting product development from concept through launch and field deployment. Troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues, support manufacturing and customer investigations, establish development practices, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, plus 8 or more years of embedded firmware development experience. Candidates need strong Bare-Metal Embedded C expertise, experience with microcontroller platforms and hardware validation, proficiency with lab debugging tools, and a record of delivering firmware through release and ongoing support.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits Package

Listed skills

• Firmware Testing · Preferred
• Git · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Embedded C
• Bare-Metal Programming
• Firmware Architecture
• ARM Cortex-M
• STM32
• NXP Microcontrollers
• PIC/dsPIC
• Real-Time Systems
• Hardware Bring-Up
• Board Validation
• Firmware Testing
• Hardware-Software Integration
• Oscilloscopes
• Logic Analyzers
• JTAG/SWD Debugging
• Git

Job areas

• Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Technology
• Software
• Management & Leadership