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Senior Embedded Software Firmware Engineer (35835)
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Contract
- Closing date
- Experience
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
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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.
- 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.
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Responsibilities
Develop and test firmware for next-generation embedded optical platforms, translating software requirements and documented designs into code. Configure and update RTOS or embedded Linux systems, 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 multithreaded RTOS or embedded Linux concepts, scripting experience (Python preferred), and familiarity with Git and JIRA.
Skills
- Embedded Software Development
- Firmware Development
- C++
- RTOS
- Embedded Linux
- Multithreading
- Interrupts
- Device Drivers
- Memory Management
- Python
- Software Requirements Analysis
- Software Testing
- Debugging
- Git
- JIRA
- Object-Oriented Design
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Categories
- Software
- Technology
- Engineering
Keywords
- Embedded Software
- Firmware
- Optical Systems
- C++
- RTOS
- Embedded Linux
- Interrupts
- Device Drivers
- Memory Management
- Multithreading
- Python
- Software Requirements
- Design Documentation
- Firmware Testing
- Test Plans
- Debugging
- Troubleshooting
- Git
- JIRA
- Object-Oriented Design
- Design Patterns