Jobs in Waterloo, ON and nearby

Jobs within 25 km of Waterloo, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

5,811 listings · 1,269 employers Counted Oct 3, 2026. How we count

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Employers hiring include Linamar Corporation (164 listings), Loblaw Companies Limited (114 listings), Manulife (85 listings).

Common roles: Retail sales associate, Software engineer, Project manager.

649 of these listings include employer-provided pay. Open a job to see its currency and pay period.

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Pay period	Median starting pay	Listings
CAD / year	75,000.00	307
CAD / hour	20.00	277
USD / hour	34.00	16
USD / year	86,000.00	15

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Workplace classifications: 0% remote, 19% hybrid, 81% on-site, 0% not specified. Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad.

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Tigercat | MacDonald Steel

Control Systems - Embedded Systems Software Developer

Cambridge, ON, Canada

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Job details

Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 29, 2026

Original job description

As an Embedded Systems Software Developer, you will assist in the research and development of new embedded control systems, instrumentation, and displays. This role will also develop, test, and deploy embedded software crucial to the operation of the machine control systems used in equipment for the forestry industry. This role will work closely with embedded system architects and software developers while interacting with mechanical engineers, service experts, manufacturing teams, and quality.

Location: 200 Avenue Road, Cambridge, ON

Dedicated Day Shift: 8:00am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday

Job Duties

Develop, test, document, and deploy firmware for embedded systems using C/C++ on Linux platforms, under the guidance of embedded system designers
Analyze and enhance the efficiency, stability, and scalability of system resources
Create and maintain desktop applications and services, often using languages such as C# and .NET.
Collaborate in the design and development of custom electronic boards and firmware for manufacturing test purposes
Support software quality assurance (QA) processes and optimize input/output (I/O) performance

Skills and Experience

Strong understanding of wireframe development and prototyping
Familiar with software development life cycles, continuous integration, and testing
Experience with formal testing methods and tools for GUI
Collaborate with coworkers; effective communication and reasoning skills are essential when working on projects that involve multiple team members and departments

Ability to quickly learn and comprehend new systems
Experience with embedded firmware programming and real-time control systems
Prior experience with source code revision and software development life cycles
Knowledge of popular microcontroller technologies, real-time data acquisition systems, sensors, actuators, control system theory, and camera technologies is an asset

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field
Experience with embedded firmware programming and real-time systems.
Able to complete source code revision and software development life cycles
Proven experience of skilled programming C/C++ embedded firmware and applications
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Team and communicate skills for collaboration with hardware and other teams

What We Can Offer You

Family-Oriented Company: Lots of social events, BBQ’s, pizza parties and more!
Competitive Wages and Profit Sharing: In addition to competitive wages, we celebrate our financial success together through profit sharing.
RRSP Matching Program: Retirement planning? We’ve got your back!
Skills Development and Training Reimbursement: An opportunity to self-identify industry-related learning opportunities available for pre-approval and repayment.
Company-Paid Healthcare Benefits and EAP: Your well-being matters. Our healthcare benefits go beyond prescriptions and medications. Take advantage of massages, physiotherapy, vision coverage and more! Plus, our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) offers many exciting free programs.
Active Social Committee: Take part in our annual family picnic, adult and children’s Christmas parties, theatre events, sporting events and tournaments, family outings, and discounted admission prices for attractions across Ontario!

Why work for Tigercat Industries group of companies?

We're more than just a company – we're a tight-knit family, who thrives on teamwork and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. We believe in fostering a safe, encouraging and collaborative environment where your contributions and talents are valued and supported.

Interested in learning more? Visit our FAQ page or explore what our employees have to say by watching their Tigercat story!

Tigercat strives to create a respectful, accessible, and inclusive work environment. Upon individual request, hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview, or selection processes, please contact Human Resources for assistance. Click here to read more about Tigercat’s Accessibility Plan.

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Responsibilities

The developer will research, design, and deploy firmware for embedded control systems and instrumentation used in forestry equipment. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize system performance and maintain desktop applications.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Proven experience in C/C++ embedded firmware programming and real-time systems is required.

Skills

C
C++
Linux
Embedded systems
Firmware development
C#
.NET
Real-time control systems
Data acquisition
Sensors
Actuators
Control system theory
Camera technologies
Continuous integration
GUI testing

Benefits

Profit sharing
RRSP matching program
Skills development and training reimbursement
Company-paid healthcare benefits
Employee and family assistance program
Social events
Discounted admission prices

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Keywords

Embedded Systems
Firmware
C
C++
Linux
C#
.NET
Real-time Systems
Control Systems
Instrumentation
Sensors
Actuators
Data Acquisition
Continuous Integration
QA
Microcontroller
Forestry Industry
Manufacturing
Prototyping
Wireframe
GUI
I/O Performance
Scalability
Stability
Source Code Revision
Engineering
Computer Science

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