Embedded Software Engineer – Display & Graphics

Markham, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

$45–$57 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Design, develop, test, and integrate display drivers and embedded software for consumer devices, troubleshooting technical issues across operating systems and microcontrollers. Optimize performance, power, and reliability while collaborating with hardware and software teams, integrating third-party services and IoT protocols, and supporting code reviews, documentation, and process improvements.

Job details

Pay Rate: $45.43/hr to $56.78/hr Location: Markham, Ontario Duration: 15 Months JOB DESCRIPTION Summary: Join our team to develop efficient display drivers and embedded software for next-gen consumer devices (phones, laptops, wearables, automotive). Responsibilities: Design, code, test, and integrate display drivers and embedded software. Tackle complex technical challenges and troubleshoot issues across Android, Windows, Linux, Zephyr, and microcontrollers. Apply creative problem-solving to optimize performance, power, and reliability. Work with hardware/software teams and external partners. Support code reviews, documentation, and process improvements. Integrate third-party services and IoT protocols. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s/Master’s in CS, CE, EE, or related field. 3+ years in embedded/software development (C/C++, Rust). Demonstrated ability to analyze, diagnose, and solve difficult engineering problems. Experience with source control (Git), OS concepts, and debugging tools. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with display frameworks (DirectX, DRM), graphics APIs, ARM/RISC-V, and device drivers. Experience with electronics tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer), consumer kits (Raspberry Pi, Arduino), and real-time/embedded systems. Knowledge of IoT, security, and cloud/edge software.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field, plus at least three years of embedded or software development experience using C, C++, or Rust. Candidates should have strong problem-solving, source control, operating system, debugging, communication, and teamwork skills; experience with display frameworks, graphics APIs, processors, device drivers, electronics tools, embedded systems, IoT, security, or cloud and edge software is preferred.