C Developer Jobs in Waterloo, ON (NOW HIRING)

At Planitar, we build technology that helps people see and understand the world's spaces more clearly.

We are the creators of iGUIDE, a powerful property technology solution that combines immersive 3D tours, accurate floor plans and reliable spatial data into a single, easy-to-use system. Our cameras and software platform are used by professionals in real estate, insurance, construction and property management to simplify their work and deliver better results.

Planitar recently joined REA Group, one of the world's leading digital property companies. REA operates Australia's largest residential and commercial property platforms, including realestate.com.au and has a growing global footprint across Asia and North America. Together, we are shaping the future of property technology, combining Planitar'sdeep spatial data expertise with REA's global scale and innovation engine.

OURVISION

Aconnectedfuturewherereliablespatialdataenablesinformeddecisionsacrossthepropertylifecycle.

OURVALUES

• Integrity:Wedotherightthingevenwhenit'shard.
• Teamwork:Weareoneteam,onabigmission.
• Innovation:Wevaluecreativesolutionsforemergingopportunities.
• Accountability:Wehonourourcommitments.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an Embedded Vision Developer, you will join a tight-knit engineering team building the next generation Planix capture system. You will take ownership of the core imaging and LiDAR pipeline that drives image capture, point cloud capture, real time processing, and data handoff. You'll work closely with system engineering, product design, mobile app team, and external vendors to design and deliver new and improved data capture capabilities for the Planix product family.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the design/implementation of embedded FW on next gen Planix capture system.Contribute to the architecture of our system, following and evolving best practices.Lead major feature delivery: scope, timelines, risks, and integration across hardware/firmware/mobile.
  
• Support releases: versioning, compatibility, and post-release monitoring.
• Maintain device-to-app interfaces (protocols/SDK layers) and partner with mobile engineers to troubleshoot cross-boundary issues.
• Integrating camera + LiDAR with embedded SoC.

QUALIFICATIONS

Technical

• 5+ years building and shipping modern C++ (C++17+) for embedded Linux.
• Experience working on embedded camera systems and HW ISP.
• Strong fundamentals: memory management, multithreading/concurrency, real-time constraints, HW/SW interfaces.
• Ability to bridge native C++ to mobile (Objective-C++ wrappers, JNI).
• Build/test/debug tooling: CMake, cross-compilation, CI/CD, unit/integration tests, gdb/system logs.
• Bonus: sensor fusion (LIDAR/IMU/GPS), motor control, NVIDIA Jetson platform.

AI-Enabled Development

• Proficient with AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) for development, debugging, and code review.
• Experience orchestrating AI agents to automate multi-step engineering workflows, with sound judgment on when to verify or override output.
• Comfortable integrating AI tooling (prompts, skills, MCP servers) with internal build, CI, and device-debug systems.

Collaboration & Communication

• Experience collaborating effectively with team members and other stakeholders to develop concepts from ideation, to launch, to subsequent iteration.
• Ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts, especially those that span embedded and mobile domains to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment where hardware and software evolve together.

Our Tech Stack

• Languages: C++17/C
• Platform: Embedded Linux on NVIDIA Jetson
• Mobile: iOS/Android integrations
• Build: CMake, BitBake, Gradle, Xcode
• Connectivity: WiFi, USB, PTP

WHY WORK AT PLANITAR

We're in an exciting phase of growth; evolving our technology, expanding globally and scaling our operations. This is your opportunity to shape the future of property technology alongside a talented, driven team.

PERKSANDBENEFITS:

• 100%employer-paidflexiblebenefitsplan
• ComprehensiveHealth&Dentalcoverage
• HealthSpendingAccount(HSA)orLifestyleSpendingAccount(LSA)options
• 3%DPSPmatch
• HybridWorkEnvironment
• Professional Development Incentive
• Opportunitiestogrowaswescale
• ThebackingofaglobalindustryleaderthroughREAGroup

ACCESSIBILITY,INCLUSION&AIDISCLOSURE

Planitar is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility

for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring

process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

In alignment with Ontario legislative requirements, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in a limited capacity to assist with summarizing interview notes after interviews have been conducted. We do not use AI to screen, assess or make hiring decisions about candidates. All application reviews and hiring decisions are made by our team. Please note this posting is for a new vacancy.

Thank you for your interest in Planitar. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.