Job Description
Position Title: Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Embedded Systems Software Engineer opportunity.

Job Description

The Embedded Systems Software Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and definition of validation plans for various software modules running on a multi-processor system.

This role requires a self-motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills who thrives in a collaborative team environment and can provide technical mentorship.

Job Responsibilities

Design, implement, and test new system-level firmware features

Optimize system resources and video data paths based on product use cases

Integrate new image and video processing capabilities (e.g., warping, computer vision) from algorithm teams

Develop and maintain embedded applications on SoCs.

Integrate our client’s camera processor with various system hosts and third‑party middleware.

Create and maintain tools for customers and developers.

Support system bring‑up and debug customer systems and issues.

Job Qualifications

Minimum 7+ years of embedded software development experience

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Strong C programming and debugging skills in RTOS environments





Experience solving real‑time embedded issues, including threading, optimization, memory management, and interrupt handling

Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle

Robust analytical and problem‑solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Working knowledge of Python for scripting

Experience working with Board Support Packages (BSPs)

Understanding of I2C, UART, SPI, and Ethernet protocols

Working knowledge of heterogeneous multi‑core systems

Software development experience in automotive or other safety‑critical industries

Knowledge of AUTOSAR systems

Familiarity with cryptographic authentication, hashing and encryption algorithms, and secure key storage technologies

Job Details

Job Type: Direct Hire

Pay Range: $110,000-$190,000 CAD

Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award‑Winning provider of top‑tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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📌 Embedded Systems Software Engineer (Ontario)
🏢 Protingent
📍 Ontario