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West is a hardware engineering consultancy that exists to create novel technologies that enable a healthier planet and bring prosperity to all humankind, with a focus primarily on hardware projects that advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

We are hiring a Firmware Engineer (Contractor) to support an embedded product build.

You will help develop core firmware features, including device sensing, power management, connectivity, and reliable system reporting.

Requirements Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain firmware for connected embedded devices, coordinating across multiple boards or modules as needed Implement reliable sensor handling and event-driven state logic Support wireless connectivity features, including provisioning/setup workflows and basic network health reporting Ensure secure communications and define retry, buffering, and recovery behaviors when connectivity is unavailable Deliver periodic device state reporting and time-sensitive event notifications aligned to service targets Optimize low-power operation through effective sleep/wake strategies and battery-aware behaviors Partner with hardware, mechanical, and software/cloud teams to support integration, troubleshooting, and validation Create and execute test plans for key functional and integration scenarios Produce clear documentation, including firmware design notes, configuration details,



and test evidence for acceptance readiness Must-Have Qualifications 5+ years of embedded firmware experience Strong C/C++ experience for microcontrollers and/or embedded systems Experience with low-power, battery-operated products and power budgeting Hands-on experience with: GPIO, ADC, interrupts, timers, debouncing Experience implementing secure connectivity: Wi-Fi provisioning patterns (AP mode, captive portal, BLE assist, or similar) Strong software practices: Git, code reviews, clean architecture, testable firmware patterns Nice-to-Have RTOS experience (Zephyr, FreeRTOS, or similar) Experience with Wi-Fi positioning or location inference workflows Familiarity with regulatory-minded development (FCC/UL), and privacy/security standards Experience bringing products through integration testing and production readiness Python scripting for test automation or tooling Perks Benefits Highly flexible: negotiate your own rates, hours and work location.

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📌 Firmware Engineer Contractor (Vancouver)
🏢 MistyWest
📍 Vancouver