Embedded Software Engineer

Job title:

Embedded Software Engineer

Company

Actalent

Job description

Job Title: Embedded Software EngineerJob DescriptionAs an Embedded Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to design, implement, test, and document parts of the Firmware containerized microservices running on an embedded Linux-based ARM platform. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of the manufacturing Yocto-based image, aiding factory operators in hardware testing. Your role will involve designing, implementing, testing, and documenting components of the Hardware Security Module embedded software, aligned with quarterly objectives. You will participate in requirements analysis, design discussions, planning sessions, and effort estimates, while documenting and testing your designs, including test automation.Responsibilities

• Design, implement, test, and document firmware containerized microservices.
• Contribute to the development of the manufacturing Yocto-based image.
• Design, implement, test, and document components of the Hardware Security Module embedded software.
• Participate in requirements analysis, design discussions, and planning sessions.
• Document and test designs, including automation testing.

Essential Skills

• Solid work experience in embedded software development in Linux/U-Boot.
• Proficient in C/C++, Python, and Linux shell scripting.
• Experience with new board bring-up.
• Experience writing software using hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, SMBus, PCI-E, NVMe, NOR Flash, DDR, EEPROM, GPIO, USB.
• Linux kernel configuration, root filesystem, device tree.
• Experience writing new Linux kernel modules and drivers.
• Experience with build systems, Yocto, and Gitlab.
• Good understanding of multi-threading and inter-process communication.
• Ability to design complex systems and write functional and design specifications.
• Experience with ARM SoCs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient in Go, Python, and Linux shell scripting.
• Experience with C/C++.
• Experience with REST and gRPC.
• Experience with Docker/Podman Containers.
• Gitlab usage and pipeline creation.

Work EnvironmentThis role offers a hybrid work environment, requiring three days per week on-site in Ottawa. You will join one of the top employers in North America, an industry leader in the defense and security sector. This position provides a unique opportunity to start a new project from the ground up.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $65.00 – $80.00/hr.Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Nepean,ON.À propos d’Actalent:Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

Expected salary

$65 – 80 per hour

Location

Nepean, ON

Job date

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 03:29:15 GMT

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