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Actalent

Embedded Software Developer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

$55 to $70 CAD / hour · Contract

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Pay: $55 to $70 CAD / hour
Job type: Contract
Apply by: Nov 15, 2026
Posting language: English · French
Posted: Oct 17, 2026

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English section of this bilingual listing.

Job Title: Embedded Software Developer (C++)

Job Description

We are seeking an Embedded Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance embedded software solutions for advanced systems. In this role, you will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to build robust C++ applications on Linux-based embedded platforms, implement networking solutions, and contribute to tools and frameworks that enhance product quality and efficiency. This is a long-term consulting opportunity supporting a major space program, offering the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a highly collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with experienced engineers in the design, coding, testing, and maintenance of embedded software modules using C++.
Develop and maintain embedded software components with a focus on reliability, performance, and scalability.
Assist in the implementation of networking solutions, ensuring seamless communication between software components.
Contribute to the development of software tools, libraries, and frameworks to improve product quality and development efficiency.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
Collaborate with the team to troubleshoot and resolve software defects and technical issues in a timely manner.
Support the integration of software components on Linux operating systems and embedded platforms.
Assist in the testing and validation of software features, ensuring functionality and performance meet specified requirements.
Utilize cloud technologies to enhance software deployment, management, and operational workflows where applicable.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to understand requirements and contribute to technical discussions and solution design.
Maintain clear, organized, and up-to-date documentation of software designs, processes, and development tasks.
Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills, both orally and in writing, when working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced satellite ground segment software systems to ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability.
Design software with careful consideration for hardware resource constraints typical of embedded systems.
Write and maintain unit tests to validate software functionality and support continuous integration practices.
Work within a scrum/agile framework, participating in ceremonies and contributing to iterative planning and delivery.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in software development using C++ with a focus on embedded systems.
Proficiency with the Linux operating system, particularly in embedded or systems-level development contexts.
Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP.
Experience with embedded software development in C++ on Linux or RTOS-based systems.
Hands-on experience with new feature and new functionality development from start to finish.
Familiarity with routers, switches, and Ethernet-based networking.
Experience using C in addition to C++ for embedded or systems programming.
Knowledge of standard C++ libraries such as the Standard Template Library (STL).
Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary engineering teams without direct supervisory responsibilities.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to write and maintain unit tests to ensure software quality.
Detail-oriented approach with a strong commitment to producing high-quality software deliverables.
Ability to design and implement software that accounts for hardware resource constraints in embedded environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

SATCOM (satellite communications) experience, particularly in ground segment systems, is a highly valued asset.
Experience with Python for scripting, tooling, or test automation.
Knowledge of Layer 2 networking protocols.
Experience with gRPC or similar communication frameworks.
Familiarity with cloud technologies for software deployment and management.
Experience working within a scrum or agile development framework, including participation in sprints and agile ceremonies.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as a team player within a diverse engineering team.
Enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
Experience in satcom-related projects or systems is considered a strong advantage.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Collaborate with experienced engineers in the design, coding, testing, and maintenance of embedded software modules using C++.
Develop and maintain embedded software components with a focus on reliability, performance, and scalability.
Assist in the implementation of networking solutions, ensuring seamless communication between software components.
Contribute to the development of software tools, libraries, and frameworks to improve product quality and development efficiency.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
Collaborate with the team to troubleshoot and resolve software defects and technical issues in a timely manner.
Support the integration of software components on Linux operating systems and embedded platforms.
Assist in the testing and validation of software features, ensuring functionality and performance meet specified requirements.
Utilize cloud technologies to enhance software deployment, management, and operational workflows where applicable.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and designers, to understand requirements and contribute to technical discussions and solution design.
Maintain clear, organized, and up-to-date documentation of software designs, processes, and development tasks.
Demonstrate effective teamwork and communication skills, both orally and in writing, when working with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced satellite ground segment software systems to ensure high performance, scalability, and reliability.
Design software with careful consideration for hardware resource constraints typical of embedded systems.
Write and maintain unit tests to validate software functionality and support continuous integration practices.
Work within a scrum/agile framework, participating in ceremonies and contributing to iterative planning and delivery.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in software development using C++ with a focus on embedded systems.
Proficiency with the Linux operating system, particularly in embedded or systems-level development contexts.
Basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including TCP/IP.
Experience with embedded software development in C++ on Linux or RTOS-based systems.
Hands-on experience with new feature and new functionality development from start to finish.
Familiarity with routers, switches, and Ethernet-based networking.
Experience using C in addition to C++ for embedded or systems programming.
Knowledge of standard C++ libraries such as the Standard Template Library (STL).
Ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary engineering teams without direct supervisory responsibilities.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to write and maintain unit tests to ensure software quality.
Detail-oriented approach with a strong commitment to producing high-quality software deliverables.
Ability to design and implement software that accounts for hardware resource constraints in embedded environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

SATCOM (satellite communications) experience, particularly in ground segment systems, is a highly valued asset.
Experience with Python for scripting, tooling, or test automation.
Knowledge of Layer 2 networking protocols.
Experience with gRPC or similar communication frameworks.
Familiarity with cloud technologies for software deployment and management.
Experience working within a scrum or agile development framework, including participation in sprints and agile ceremonies.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively as a team player within a diverse engineering team.
Enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and methodologies.
Experience in satcom-related projects or systems is considered a strong advantage.

Work Environment

This role is based on site in downtown Ottawa in a modern office environment. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with four days per week in the office and one day (Wednesday) designated as a work-from-home option. You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams on a long-term consulting engagement supporting one of the largest space programs in Canadian history. The environment emphasizes collaboration, agile development practices, and the use of contemporary technologies such as Linux-based embedded systems, C++ and C development toolchains, networking equipment (routers, switches, Ethernet), and cloud technologies. The culture encourages continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and high standards of engineering excellence while partnering with a global leader in engineering services.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ottawa, ON.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.

À propos d'Actalent

Actalent est un leader mondial dans les services dingénierie et de sciences ainsi que dans les solutions de talents. Nous aidons des entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives dingénierie et de science grâce à laccès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent léchelle, linnovation et la rapidité de mise sur le marché. Avec un réseau de près de 20 000 consultants et 5 000 clients à travers les États-Unis, le Canada, lAsie et lEurope, Actalent dessert de nombreuses entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers dêtre lune des 500 meilleures firmes de conception de lEngineering News-Record (ENR) pour nos services de conception en ingénierie et un lauréat du prix ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® tant pour le service client que pour les talents.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de légalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de lâge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut dancien combattant, dun handicap, de lorientation sexuelle, de lidentité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande daccommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou lajustement du processus de demande demploi ou dentrevue à cause dun handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com pour connaître dautres options daccommodement.

Ordonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco: Conformément à lOrdonnance sur légalité des chances de San Francisco, pour tous les postes situés dans la ville et le comté de San Francisco, nous examinerons les candidatures des personnes qualifiées ayant un casier judiciaire ou des antécédents criminels.

Utilisation de lintelligence artificielle (IA): Nous pouvons utiliser lintelligence artificielle (IA) pour soutenir certaines étapes de notre processus dembauche, notamment la recherche, la présélection et lévaluation des candidatures. LIA aide à analyser les candidatures et les qualifications, mais les décisions finales sont prises par notre équipe de recrutement. En soumettant votre candidature, vous reconnaissez et acceptez que celle-ci puisse être examinée à laide doutils dIA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and maintain reliable, high-performance C++ embedded software for Linux-based platforms, including satellite ground segment systems. Support networking and software integration, write unit tests, contribute to code reviews and development tools, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams using agile practices.

Requirements

A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field is required, along with C++ embedded software development experience and proficiency with Linux. Candidates should also have C programming experience, basic TCP/IP and Ethernet networking knowledge, unit-testing ability, and strong communication and teamwork skills; SATCOM, Python, gRPC, cloud, and agile experience are valued.

Skills

C++
C
Embedded Software Development
Linux
RTOS
TCP/IP Networking
Ethernet Networking
Routers And Switches
Standard Template Library
Unit Testing
Python
Layer 2 Networking
gRPC
Cloud Technologies
Agile Development
SATCOM

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Keywords

Embedded Software
C++
C
Linux
RTOS
Satellite Ground Segment
SATCOM
TCP/IP
Ethernet
Layer 2 Networking
Routers
Switches
Standard Template Library
Unit Testing
Continuous Integration
Python
gRPC
Cloud Technologies
Agile Development
Scrum
Software Integration
Code Reviews
Embedded Systems
Hardware Resource Constraints
Networking Protocols

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