Fidus is a global high‑tech design firm headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design centres in Kitchener‑Waterloo and San Jose. We specialise in electronic product development, delivering next‑generation hardware and embedded software solutions to clients across emerging technology markets.
Position Overview
The Senior Embedded Software Designer will design and deliver complex embedded software systems for Fidus clients. You will lead and contribute to embedded software development across communication, networking, and video applications, including BSP‑level software, device drivers, FPGA SoC integration, and technical direction for project teams. This role is ideal for someone with deep embedded expertise, who values maintainable, high‑quality code, and is ready to provide technical leadership and mentorship while working closely with customers.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and contribute to embedded software development projects focused on communication, networking, and video applications
- Develop and maintain BSP‑level software for embedded Linux, RTOS, and bare‑metal systems
- Implement device drivers, manage kernel configurations, and utilise build systems such as Yocto or PetaLinux
- Design and debug software for FPGA SoCs, integrating with hardware and other system components
- Collaborate on HW/SW/FPGA integration, interpreting schematics and datasheets to ensure robust system functionality
- Utilise tools like oscilloscopes and logic analysers for effective debugging and optimisation
- Define architecture and set technical direction for projects
- Lead project teams, mentoring multiple designers to ensure high‑quality outcomes
- Work closely with customers to understand requirements and exceed expectations
- Employ best design practices to produce maintainable and high‑quality code
- Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies, bringing innovative solutions to the team and projects
Who You Are
- Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
- Minimum 8 years of experience in BSP‑level software development within embedded Linux, RTOS, or bare‑metal environments
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a technical lead, with proven leadership in project teams, technical architecture, and direction‑setting
- Expertise in embedded software design, including communication, networking, and video applications
- Strong experience with embedded Linux, including Yocto or PetaLinux flows, build systems, packaging, kernel configurations, and device drivers
- Practical experience with FPGA SoCs, especially Xilinx or equivalent
- Proficiency in C, C++, and assembly programming, with an understanding of tools and best practices for embedded environments
- Familiarity with device driver development for Linux and real‑time OSes
- Experience with software upgrade processes and bootloaders such as u-boot
- Skills in HW/SW/FPGA integration and debugging using schematics, datasheets, oscilloscopes, and logic analysers
- Strength in object‑oriented design principles and implementation
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and TCL
- Excellent communication skills, fluency in English, and ability to work effectively in a team and with clients
- Strong technical leadership, emphasising quality design practices
- Willingness to learn new technologies and tackle complex challenges
Annual base salary ranges from $100,000 to $150,000. The final offer within this range takes into account variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions, and with consideration to internal equity.
Our competitive compensation package also includes a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, matching GRSP contributions, annual profit‑sharing bonus, and other supplementary benefits.
Fidus is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process. Automated tools support initial screening of applicants. Final selection and assessment are conducted by our human recruitment team. AI does not make final hiring decisions.
Fidus welcomes and encourages diverse candidates to apply. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Fidus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer.
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