The Embedded Software Developer (Ottawa)

The Embedded Software Developer is part of the Research & Development team of a rapidly growing organization. Our clients dynamic team operates in a cooperative, 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





- Strong 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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📌 The Embedded Software Developer (Ottawa)
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📍 Ottawa