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Computer Vision/ML Engineer
Norbert Health
Montreal, Quebec
- Full-time
We are looking for our lead deep learning engineer to spearhead the development of our groundbreaking sensing technology.
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Research Engineer – Multimodal AI & Interaction
Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.
Markham, ON
- Full-time
…interfaces. By tightly integrating sensing, algorithms, and systems, our prototype driven work ships directly to products, enabling seamless task delegation and human AI collaboration at…
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Firmware Engineer, Principal
Qualcomm
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or…
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Senior AI Engineer
iManage
Toronto, Ontario
- Full-time
You are passionate about building and deploying AI systems that work at scale in production. You will work within the Applied AI team alongside engineers, data scientists, and product…
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Software Engineer - New Grad 2026
Cerebras Systems
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Network Engineer, Foundation & Support
Meta
Quinte West, Ontario
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AI and Data Engineer
Blend360
Edmonton, Alberta
- Full-time
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Senior QA Automation Engineer
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Toronto, ON
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Lead Phyton and Generative AI Engineer- Vice President
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Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Software Engineer
General Dynamics Missions System International
Ottawa, ON
- $85,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Must have a technical Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent related field
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Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineer
General Dynamics Missions System International
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Full Stack AI Engineer
Ombud
Quinte West, Ontario
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Staff Software Engineer, Internal Tools
Tubi - Canada
Toronto, ON
8+ years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated ability to own and deliver complex systems end-to-end - from design through production operation.
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Co-op Engineer - AI Software Engineering
Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.
Markham, ON
- Internship
We are seeking a forward-thinking Software Engineer to join our team. Our mission is to integrate cutting-edge AI technologies into the core of our mobile ecosystem. In this role, you will…
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QA Automation Engineer
Tubi - Canada
Toronto, ON
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Senior Data Scientist | Scientifique de données senior
Jesta I.S.
Westmount, Quebec · Montreal, Quebec
- Full-time
…classical predictive modelling to large language models, agentic AI systems, and computer vision. This is a senior individual contributor role requiring strong autonomous judgment,…
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Senior Software Security Engineer
Motorola Solutions
Vancouver, BC · Quebec, QC · AB · BC · ON
- Full-time
This Senior Software Security Engineer will be responsible for analyzing software designs and implementations from a security perspective, identifying and proposing remediations to security…
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Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (Hybrid, Canada)
Unit8 SA
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
…the Canadian market. We are seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer who will work directly with customers, owning delivery strategy and…
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Generative AI Engineer
MCI Careers
Canada
- Other
We are seeking an innovative and technically skilled Generative AI Engineer to join our growing AI team. In this role, you will design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge AI solutions powered…
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Senior AI / ML Engineer
MCI Careers
Canada
- Other
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior AI / Machine Learning Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI and machine learning solutions that drive innovation…
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Distinguished SW Systems Engineer (10343)
Extreme Networks
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
RF design and troubleshooting experience in large scale deployments
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Forward Deployed AI Engineer
Keyrus Canada
Toronto, ON · Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Principal Data Engineer, User Success (Agentic Experiences)
Autodesk
Toronto, ON · AMER - Canada - Ontario - Toronto - University Ave
- Full-time
The Principal Data Engineer will report to Director of Growth and Data Science in the Experience Foundations organization. This is a critical data science role for our agentic insights…
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Principal Data Engineer, User Success
Autodesk
Toronto, ON · AMER - Canada - Ontario - Toronto - University Ave
- Full-time
The Principal Data Engineer will report to Director of Growth and Data Science in the Experience Foundations organization. This is a critical data science role for our agentic insights…
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Coinbase
Canada
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Qualcomm

Firmware Engineer, Principal

Toronto, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 20, 2026

Original job description

Company:

Qualcomm Canada ULC

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Engineering

General Summary:

As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Software Engineer, you will design, develop, create, modify, and validate embedded and cloud edge software, applications, and/or specialized utility programs that launch cutting-edge, world class products that meet and exceed customer needs. Qualcomm Software Engineers collaborate with systems, hardware, architecture, test engineers, and other teams to design system-level software solutions and obtain information on performance requirements and interfaces.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 8+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 7+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.
OR
PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Software Engineering or related work experience.

• 4+ years of work experience with Programming Language such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Firmware Engineer, Principal

The Embedded Software / Firmware Team at Qualcomm develops critical embedded software that powers high-performance multi-standard Serializer/Deserializer (SerDes) PHY IP used in next-generation data center, AI/ML, automotive, and compute applications. Our SerDes IPs support standards such as PCIe, Ethernet, CXL, and are integrated into SoCs and ASICs built by leading semiconductor companies around the world.

The firmware team owns the full embedded software stack that controls the SerDes hardware, including low-level embedded firmware, customer-facing C SDKs, demo & automation scripts, and interactive tools. As a key enabler of silicon bring-up, validation, and production deployment, we work closely with hardware, systems, DV, validation, and application teams across the product lifecycle - from early development to high-volume manufacturing. Replacement Position.

What You Can Expect

Core responsibilities for the firmware team include:

Embedded firmware running on RISC-V-based controllers that manage Qualcomm’s advanced SerDes datapaths
Python and C SDKs provided to customers for SerDes bring-up, calibration, tuning, and diagnostics
Python-based lab tools and GUIs for interactive debug, register access, and validation
Build, regression, and CI infrastructure to ensure code quality and full coverage
You’ll play a key leadership role in delivering robust, production-quality firmware for SerDes PHY IP. You’ll help define architecture, drive features end-to-end, coordinate across cross-functional teams, and directly influence the design and usability of Qualcomm's IP.

In this position, you will be:

Technical or project lead for SerDes firmware on a major IP program, working with a team (2–8 engineers) through planning, development, validation, and customer delivery
Architecting and implementing embedded C/C++ firmware for hardware calibration, training algorithms, DSP adaptations, and link state management
Debugging complex lab and field issues in conjunction with hardware, applications, and validation teams
Driving and collaborating across functions to define FW milestones, plan sprints, close tickets, and ensure delivery of reliable and high-quality features
Translating protocol specifications (e.g. PCIe, Ethernet, CXL) or custom system-level requirements into internal firmware architecture and documentation
Supporting development and silicon bring-up across Qualcomm teams and other sites

Example Problems You’ll Solve

Mentoring a junior engineer through a hard-to-reproduce PHY calibration bug seen in customer silicon
Developing architecture and state machines to handle multi-lane synchronization or adaptive equalization across dynamic conditions
Porting a high-level MATLAB or Python SerDes calibration algorithm to optimized fixed-point firmware
Creating a SerDes diagnostics framework accessible via both SDK and GUI
Using simulation environments and FPGA emulation to validate FW behavior before tapeout
Working with IP hardware architects to influence future revisions based on field debug learnings

What You'll Do

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

7+ years of experience in embedded C/C++ firmware development for hardware IP or SoCs

Technical or team leadership experience in embedded software projects from spec to production

Deep understanding of microcontroller architecture (RISC-V a plus), memory-mapped registers, ISRs, and boot flows

Strong lab debug skills, working directly on silicon with scopes, analyzers, and custom tools

Familiarity with git and modern software development methodologies

Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions and geographies

Preferred Experience:

Knowledge of SerDes, high-speed IO standards (PCIe, Ethernet, UCIe, CXL, etc)

Experience with calibration algorithms, signal conditioning, and adaptive feedback control in hardware

Experience in silicon bring-up and post-silicon debug

Experience in pre-silicon firmware development (DV, emulation, etc)

Knowledge of RTOS or bare-metal FW architectures

Scripting in Python, Bash, etc. for lab automation and testing

Familiarity with digital design concepts (Verilog/SystemVerilog), simulation, and DV flows

Exposure to the OSI model, especially physical and data link layers

Understanding of signal processing concepts such as eye diagrams, jitter, BER, SNR, CTLE/DFE/FFE, etc.

Applicants: Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found here. Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries).

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

To all Staffing and Recruiting Agencies: Our Careers Site is only for individuals seeking a job at Qualcomm. Staffing and recruiting agencies and individuals being represented by an agency are not authorized to use this site or to submit profiles, applications or resumes, and any such submissions will be considered unsolicited. Qualcomm does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from agencies. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Qualcomm employees or any other company location. Qualcomm is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/applications.

If you would like more information about this role, please contact Qualcomm Careers.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of embedded firmware for high-performance SerDes PHY IP used in data centers and AI/ML applications. Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver production-quality firmware, SDKs, and automation tools for silicon validation and deployment.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Engineering or Computer Science with 7-8+ years of experience in embedded C/C++ firmware development. Must have technical leadership experience and deep knowledge of microcontroller architectures and high-speed IO standards.

Skills

Embedded C/C++
Python
RISC-V
SerDes
Firmware Architecture
Silicon Bring-up
PCIe
Ethernet
CXL
Hardware Calibration
DSP
Git
RTOS
Bare-metal FW
Lab Debugging
Digital Design

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Keywords

Firmware
Embedded Software
SerDes
PHY IP
RISC-V
C
C++
Python
PCIe
Ethernet
CXL
UCIe
Silicon Bring-up
Post-silicon Debug
RTOS
Bare-metal
Verilog
SystemVerilog
DSP
Fixed-point Firmware
FPGA Emulation
OSI Model
Jitter
BER
SNR
CTLE
DFE
FFE
CI/CD
SDK

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