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Senior Embedded Software Firmware Engineer (35835)

  • Ottawa, ON
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 11, 2026
  • 1 position

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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

Job summary

Develop and test firmware for next-generation embedded optical platforms, translating software requirements and designs into code. Review test plans and troubleshoot issues reported by test teams and customers.

Job details

Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to develop and test next-generation firmware for advanced embedded optical systems. This is a one-year contract based in Ottawa, Ontario. Key Responsibilities Implement and test firmware for next-generation embedded optical platforms. Understand and analyze software requirements and document designs that can be translated into code. Develop and test code that meets software requirements. Work with RTOS or embedded Linux updates and configuration, including interrupts, device drivers, memory, and multithreading. Review test plans proposed by test teams. Debug and resolve issues reported by test teams and customers. Skills & Experience BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field with embedded software development experience. Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Strong C++ programming skills in a genuine embedded/device context. Working knowledge of multithreaded RTOS or embedded Linux concepts, including interrupts, drivers, and memory management. 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. Object-oriented design and design-pattern experience is an asset. ,

What you’ll do

Develop and test firmware for next-generation embedded optical platforms, translating software requirements and designs into code. Review test plans and troubleshoot issues reported by test teams and customers.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field and at least three years of relevant embedded software development experience. Candidates should have strong C++ skills, knowledge of RTOS or embedded Linux, scripting experience, and familiarity with Git and JIRA.

Listed skills

  • C++ · Preferred
  • Python · Preferred
  • Git · Preferred
  • Jira · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

  • Embedded Software Development
  • Firmware Development
  • C++
  • RTOS
  • Embedded Linux
  • Multithreading
  • Interrupts
  • Device Drivers
  • Memory Management
  • Python
  • Software Requirements Analysis
  • Software Design
  • Testing
  • Debugging
  • Git
  • JIRA

Job areas

  • Software
  • Technology
  • Engineering

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