Overview Join to apply for the Firmware Engineer role at Tangent Design Engineering . We’re a Calgary-based product development firm known for solving complex engineering challenges across consumer electronics, industrial systems, and everything in between. Our team is deeply technical, focused on real-world performance, and committed to building reliable hardware, not just prototypes.
Tangent Design Engineering is looking for a Firmware Engineer who is passionate about solving technical problems through the development of recent technologies. In this role, you will have the opportunity to create customized products that help businesses to solve specialized issues within their organization, all while gathering the necessary experience to propel your career forward.
Note: This position is hybrid, located at our facility in Calgary, AB (~3 days/week).
Responsibilities Programming and debugging prototype electronics hardware in C
Programming in scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB
Programming FPGAs in VHDL, Verilog or System Verilog
Usage of communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, Bluetooth, Modems, CANbus/Modbus, etc.
Usage of GitHub for version control
Supporting hardware component selection such as microcontrollers, sensors, communication protocols
Testing, measuring, and analyzing hardware designs, including reviewing schematics
Participating in design team meetings including design reviews and code reviews
Report writing, as required, using MS Office and Windows environments
Qualifications 5+ years’ experience in Software Engineering, Development, or similar in Electrical, Computer, Electronics,



or Software Engineering
Familiarity with both Windows and Linux
FPGA programming is considered an asset
Experience in a product development / product manufacturing environment
Interview Highlight your passion for engineering design and interest in technology development
Describe your prior experience in firmware/software development, highlighting specific responsibilities and achievements
Explain how you've effectively communicated with team members or resolved issues in previous projects
Show evidence of analytical thinking and your keen ability to solve problems using data
Why Tangent? Remote-friendly and flexible work culture
Committed people leaders who want the best for their team
Values that include team collaboration, problem solving and wellness
A base salary of $90,000 to 125,000
Excellent health and dental benefits
Profit sharing
The opportunity to impact the future
How to apply If you're looking for a dynamic role where your attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities will shine, then this is the place for you. To apply, please upload your resume online, preferably, in one document. We thank all those who apply for their interest in our organization. While we appreciate every application, we will only be able to respond to candidates whose qualifications closely align with our requirements. We value your time and effort in considering a role with us.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Industries: Design Services and Engineering Services

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📌 Firmware Engineer (Alberta)
🏢 Tangent Design Engineering
📍 Alberta