Senior Embedded Software Firmware Engineer (35835)

Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Job type: Contract
Apply by: Dec 9, 2026
Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 9, 2026

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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.

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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, embedded software development experience, and at least three years of relevant experience. Candidates should have strong C++ skills in an embedded-device context, knowledge of 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
Firmware Testing
Debugging
Git
JIRA
Object-Oriented Design

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Keywords

Embedded Software
Firmware
C++
Embedded Optical Systems
RTOS
Embedded Linux
Interrupts
Device Drivers
Memory Management
Multithreading
Python
Software Requirements
Software Design
Firmware Testing
Test Plans
Debugging
Troubleshooting
Git
JIRA
Object-Oriented Design
Design Patterns
Computer Science

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