Principal Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer We are seeking a Principal Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to own end-to-end embedded architecture and solutions for advanced optical devices. This is a one-year contract based in Ottawa, Ontario. Own end-to-end embedded architecture and solutions from requirements and trade studies through hardware selection, software layering, interfaces, and release readiness.

Define system architecture and implement hands-on solutions across MCUs, RTOS or bare-metal stacks, drivers, middleware, power management, boot/OTA, and security. Partner with hardware, architecture, and manufacturing teams to align schematics and data sheets, analyze scope traces and logic-analyzer results, and validate architecture assumptions on real hardware. Lead technical decisions involving cost, performance, power,



and time-to-market trade-offs; document rationale and present options to engineering leadership and stakeholders.

Drive quality and reliability through debug strategy, diagnostics, failure analysis, environmental and stress considerations, and applicable industry standards. BS/MS in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with embedded software development experience. Deep understanding of RTOS, multithreaded software systems, operating-system concepts, and bare-metal development.

Robust system-architecture ownership and architectural leadership experience. Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple global sites and time zones. #

📌 Principal Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer (Canada)
🏢 Myticas Consulting
📍 Canada