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Embedded Software Developer

Taiga is a Canadian company reinventing powersports with high-performance electric vehicles built for extraordinary environments. Built on a clean-sheet platform, our vehicles deliver industry-leading power-to-weight performance, advanced thermal systems, and connected technology. From premier ski resorts to pristine waterways, our snowmobiles and personal watercraft enable outdoor adventure without compromising the places they operate in.

Job Summary

We're hiring an Embedded Software Developer to build and maintain the iot-edge software that powers Taiga's connected vehicle. Reporting to the Director of Software, you will work on our embedded Linux platform developing the software that bridges our vehicles to the cloud, mobile apps, and diagnostic tools.

This is a hands-on technical role for someone who:

- Builds reliable systems: writes clean, maintainable code for embedded platforms operating in real-world conditions.
- Thinks end-to-end: understands how edge software connects to cloud services, mobile apps, and vehicle systems.

The Team You'll Join

A small, cross-functional software team spanning:

- Embedded firmware (microcontrollers)
- Embedded Linux developers (Yocto-based)
- Cloud engineers

What You’ll Be Doing:

Core Development

- Develop and maintain embedded software and middleware for secure, reliable OTA update systems.
- Design and implement Linux-based services and scripts to manage system-level operations on embedded platforms using protocols such as gRPC and CAN.
- Implement cloud-to-vehicle interfaces using protocols such as MQTT and Bluetooth, integrating with mobile apps and web portals.




- Integrate and maintain communication pathways between cloud, mobile app, vehicle HMI, and diagnostics tools.

Collaboration & Quality

- Collaborate with firmware and cloud teams to ensure seamless end-to-end data exchange and user experience.
- Contribute to DevOps pipelines and improve automation around build, test, and deployment processes for embedded systems.
- Support and enhance testing frameworks for the production line, ensuring robust software validation before vehicle delivery.
- Assist in maintaining development and service tools used by field technicians and support staff.

Required Qualifications & Skills

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in embedded software development.
- Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python.
- Experience with embedded Linux, systemd and scripting (Bash, Python).
- Understanding of CAN bus protocols, cloud connectivity, and secure firmware update mechanisms.
- Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent communication skills; able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-Haves

- Experience with Yocto
and custom Linux builds.




- Exposure to DevOps tools and automated test environments.
- Familiarity with fleet management, service portals and telematics systems.
- Experience in automotive, powersports, EV, or IoT industries.
- Familiarity with telemetry/diagnostics and device connectivity.

What Success Looks Like (First 3-6 Months)

- Shipping contributions to the embedded Linux platform (OTA, connectivity and system services).
- Demonstrating ownership of a key subsystem or feature area.
- Improving reliability, testability and deployment automation in your area.
- Building strong working relationships with firmware, cloud and cross-functional partners.

What we offer

- A competitive salary and benefits package including group insurance as of day one and RRSP with employer matching.
- The opportunity to play a foundational role in shaping the future of outdoor exploration for a leading electric vehicle brand.
- A chance to work with a passionate, collaborative, and motivated team committed to pushing boundaries and solving tough challenges together.
- Hands-on experience with our cutting-edge Taiga vehicles – see the impact of your work out in the wild.
- A mission-driven workplace where sustainability, innovation, and adventure meet.

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Taiga est une entreprise canadienne qui réinvente l'environnement des sports motorisés grâce à des véhicules électriques hors route révolutionnaires. Adoptant une approche d'ingénierie optimisée, Taiga repousse les frontières de la technologie électrique pour atteindre des rapports puissance-poids extrêmes et les spécifications the

📌 Développeur logiciel embarqué (Montreal)
🏢 Taiga Motors
📍 Montreal