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Staff Embedded Software Firmware Engineer (35836)

Ottawa, ON, Canada

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Job type: Contract
Closing date: Oct 20, 2026
Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded systems design and development.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 20, 2026

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Staff Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer

We are seeking a Staff Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to design, develop, and test mission-critical firmware components for advanced embedded optical systems. This is a one-year contract based in Ottawa, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, code, and test software for next-generation embedded optical platforms.
Review, analyze, and refine software requirements for multiple features.
Propose and finalize software designs that can be translated into maintainable code.
Develop and test code that meets specifications.
Work deeply with RTOS or embedded Linux concepts, including interrupts, device drivers, memory management, and multithreading.
Review test plans and recommend test cases for developed code.
Debug and resolve complex issues reported by test teams and customers.
Apply object-oriented design principles and design patterns to feature development.

Skills & Experience

BS/MS in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with embedded software development experience.
Minimum 8 years of experience in embedded systems design and development.
Excellent object-oriented design and expert C++ programming skills.
Deep understanding of multithreaded software systems and operating-system concepts.
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.
Experience with optical devices, OTN, CMIS, DSP/line configuration, alarms, or coherent systems is an asset.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test mission-critical firmware components for advanced embedded optical systems. This includes refining software requirements, implementing maintainable code, and debugging complex issues reported by customers.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Computer Science or Engineering with at least 8 years of experience in embedded systems and expert C++ skills. Knowledge of RTOS, embedded Linux, and scripting languages like Python is essential.

Skills

Embedded Software
Firmware Development
C++
RTOS
Embedded Linux
Object-Oriented Design
Python
Git
Jira
Multithreading
Device Drivers
Memory Management

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Keywords

Embedded Software
Firmware
C++
RTOS
Embedded Linux
Python
Git
Jira
Optical Systems
OTN
CMIS
DSP
Coherent Systems
Multithreading
Device Drivers
Object-Oriented Design
Software Engineering
Embedded Systems

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