Embedded Software Developer
At a glance
Mid-level Embedded & Firmware role at pleora. Kanata · full-time · CA$90,000–CA$115,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Develop software drivers, libraries and applications for embedded imaging systems using ARM processors and RISC-based FPGA microcontrollers
- Help plan embedded software projects by estimating tasks, effort, costs and dependencies
- Shape feature and system designs, then document specifications, architecture, modules and design deliverables
- Bring third-party software into products, test features, and work with application engineers to integrate systems and resolve defects
- Support engineering, product management and application engineering teams with technical questions and root-cause investigations
What you bring
- Six to ten years in a software position, backed by a relevant degree or equivalent education and experience
- Hands-on C and C++ development of drivers, libraries or applications for real-time embedded systems
- Experience building for ARM boards and embedded Windows, Linux, QNX or another real-time operating system
- Working knowledge of software development, testing and evaluation practices
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced embedded developer comfortable contributing across design, implementation, testing and system integration. The position is based in Kanata, Canada.
From the employer
Come work with us!
Pleora is the leader in real-time connectivity for industrial automation, security & defense, and medical imaging applications with 25 years of expertise in vision applications with our growing global team. Our hardware and software solutions are built for performance, enabling low-latency, real-time video and data transport in 1000s of unique systems.
Summary
Embedded Software Developer is a valued member of the R&D Team. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing software drivers, libraries and/or applications for Pleora’s embedded video interface solutions for end-customers in the machine vision, defense/security, and medical imaging markets.
What you do
- Build software for embedded systems that use ARM processors and RISC-based FPGA microcontrollers, mainly for real-time imaging.
- Help lead project planning by identifying tasks, effort and cost estimates and dependencies for the embedded software team
- Provide technical support to the engineering project team, Product Management and Application Engineering
- Contribute to specifications, system architecture definition, design and documentation of features, sub-systems and modules utilizing the design process methodology and adhering to design deliverables
- Integrate 3rd party software and complete unit test features within the product roadmap and project schedule
- Participate in system integration, including collaborating with our applications engineering team to help Isolate and correct software and product defects, and conduct root-cause analysis
- Solid experience with Embedded Software Development in C and C++ drivers, libraries and application in a real-time embedded environment
- Experience developing for embedded platforms running Windows, Linux, QNX or other real-time operating systems
- Experience in ARM board development
- Experience with tools such as Git, SVN, JIRA, and Confluence
- Knowledge of software development, testing, and evaluation procedures
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written skills
- Experience with the following considered an asset:
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- imaging and/or machine vision
- RTL
- imaging and/or machine vision
- Other duties may be assigned as required.
What you need
- 6 to 10 years’ experience in a software role
- Bachelor´s or Master’s Degree, or equivalent education in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science. A combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Why work at Pleora?
- We trust our team – you bring the expertise and drive, we give you the freedom to explore and innovate
- Excellent work-life balance – and we mean it!
- We offer a diverse and inclusive workplace, in a fast-paced environment without “red tape” – giving you the opportunity to contribute your ideas and make a real contribution to our success.
- Pleora provides a wide range of employee wellbeing initiatives which include:
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- $100 annual "healthy living" reimbursement
- Comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, HCSA, etc.)
- Employee assistance program
- We offer competitive vacation, pay, and benefits such as:
▪Competitive market salary
▪Annual company performance bonus
▪RRSP contribution matching
▪Employee recognition programs
▪Referral program for new hires
How you'll be rewarded
Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 + (commensurate with experience)
We are currently hiring for this position to backfill an existing role.
At Pleora we are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We seek to recruit the best and most talented people for the job and will provide reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities to allow you to participate in the recruitment process, upon request.