The Embedded Software Developer (Ottawa)

The Embedded Software Developer is part of the Research & Development team of a rapidly growing organization. Our clients agile team operates in a team-oriented, inclusive and multicultural environment, with the opportunity to contribute at all levels.
Design, implement, and maintain embedded firmware for PIC microcontrollers (8-bit, 16-bit, or 32-bit)
Develop low-level drivers for peripherals such as UART, SPI, I²C, GPIO, timers, ADC/DAC, and PWM
Work with hardware designers during board bring-up and debugging
Diagnose and resolve firmware, timing, and hardware-software integration issues
Implement bootloaders, configuration management, and firmware update mechanisms
Participate in code reviews and contribute to embedded coding standards
Support manufacturing, testing, and field issues as needed
Produce clear technical documentation for firmware design and interfaces

Required Qualifications




Solid experience developing embedded firmware in C (and/or C++)
Hands‑on experience with Microchip PIC microcontrollers
Familiarity with MPLAB X , XC compilers, and Microchip toolchains
Solid understanding of microcontroller architecture, memory maps, and interrupts
Experience with bare-metal or lightweight RTOS-based systems
Ability to read schematics and work directly with hardware
Comfortable debugging with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG/ICSP tools
Looking for intermediate (5+ years)

Nice to Have
Bootloader and firmware update experience
Exposure to safety‑critical or long‑lifecycle products
Experience with version control systems (Git or SVN)
Knowledge of power management, low‑power design, or EMI considerations
Must have Canadian Citizenship.
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