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Position Title: Embedded Systems Software Engineer
 
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Embedded Systems Software Engineer opportunity.

Job Description:

• The Embedded Systems Software Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and definition of validation plans for various software modules running on a multi-processor system.
• This role requires a self-motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills who thrives in a collaborative team environment and can provide technical mentorship.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and test new system-level firmware features
• Optimize system resources and video data paths based on product use cases
• Integrate new image and video processing capabilities (e.g., warping, computer vision) from algorithm teams
• Develop and maintain embedded applications on SoCs.
• Integrate our client’s camera processor with various system hosts and third-party middleware.
• Create and maintain tools for customers and developers.
• Support system bring-up and debug customer systems and issues.

Job Qualifications:

• Minimum 7+ years of embedded software development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Strong C programming and debugging skills in RTOS environments
• Experience solving real-time embedded issues, including threading, optimization, memory management, and interrupt handling
• Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Python for scripting
• Experience working with Board Support Packages (BSPs)
• Understanding of I2C, UART, SPI, and Ethernet protocols
• Working knowledge of heterogeneous multi-core systems
• Software development experience in automotive or other safety-critical industries
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR systems
• Familiarity with cryptographic authentication, hashing and encryption algorithms, and secure key storage technologies

Job Details:

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Pay Range: $110,000-$190,000 CAD
• Location: Markham, Ontario, Canada

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.