Department: R&D
- Location: Markham, ON, CanadaScopeEvertz is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer to be part of the Markham Engineering team responsible for the design and development of recent video routing and video‐centric IP switching products, as well as adapting or extending existing products.ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain embedded software and firmware for Evertz broadcast/IP routing or switching products, primarily on Linux‐based platformsCollaborate with various internal groups to define hardware/software interfaces, review schematics, and perform board‐level integration and troubleshootingDevelop and maintain real‐time software components, integrating RTOS concepts alongside embedded Linux where timing‐critical behavior is requiredRequirementsBachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent experienceStrong proficiency in C and C++Understanding of memory management, multithreading, synchronization primitives, and inter‐process communication (IPC) in an embedded Linux contextMinimum 2–5 years of hands‐on experience in embedded software developmentComfortable working day‐to‐day in a Linux command‐line environment as a primary development platform (no GUI dependency)Proficient with Bash scripting for task automation, build scripting, log parsing, and development toolingExperienced with standard Linux utilities and command‐line tools: grep, awk, sed, find, make, tar, ssh, scp, rsync, and similarFamiliar with Linux process management and monitoring tools: ps, top, htop, strace, lsof, dmesg; able to use gdb and related tools for debugging applications on Linux targetsExperience using git/svn from the command line, including branching,



rebasing, cherry‐picking, and resolving merge conflictsBonus RequirementsKnowledge of video/audio signal processing concepts relevant to broadcast SDI/TDM/MADIUnderstanding of data communications fundamentals, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, VLAN, multicast)Familiarity with broadcast industry networking standards such as ST 2022, ST 2110, NMOS, or PTP/IEEE 1588Familiarity with OpenTelemetry (OTel) for instrumentation, observability, and diagnostics in embedded or systems software; experience collecting and exporting telemetry data (traces, metrics, logs) from Linux‐based applications to backendsFamiliarity with graphics rendering on embedded Linux platforms, including experience with OpenGL ES, Vulkan, or similar APIs; exposure to GPU‐accelerated rendering pipelines and direct framebuffer management using DRM/KMS is an asset, and experience with GPU‐accelerated rendering in headless or resource‐constrained embedded environments is a plusExperience with FPGA development or familiarity with HDL (VHDL/Verilog)What We OfferEmployer funded benefits programCompetitive total compensation packageWork‐Life BalanceEmployee assistance planEmployee Discount PlatformCareer ProgressionCasual work environmentSocial events and sports teamsSalary Range (based on relevant experience): $75,000 to $85,000 per year for Entry Level, $85,000 to $120,000 per year for Experienced LevelHours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per weekLocation: Markham, OntarioVacancy: This is a newly created positionEvertz is committed to equal opportunity employment. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants with disabilities — please notify HR when scheduling your interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Embedded Software Engineer (Markham)
🏢 EvertzAV
📍 Markham