Commission Graduate Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Edmonton, AB

NOV's Cranesmart and Rigsmart businesses develop wireless safety, monitoring, and data-acquisition solutions for cranes, drilling, workover, and snubbing operations. Our products help protect personnel and equipment, reduce non-productive time, and improve operational visibility in demanding environments.

We are seeking an intermediate-to-senior Embedded Software Developer or Engineer to support the continued development and modernization of the LMI5 platform serving both Cranesmart and Rigsmart products. The LMI5 is a touchscreen display, wireless receiver, and control module that presents critical operating information, warnings, and safety-related functions to crane operators.

This is a hands-on role focused primarily on leading development of embedded software and firmware. The successful candidate will contribute throughout the product lifecycle, from requirements and implementation through testing, release, troubleshooting, and field deployment. The position level will be based on the candidate's experience and demonstrated technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in computer engineering, computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline-or equivalent relevant experience.
• Five or more years of embedded software or firmware development experience.
• Strong C and C++ skills on microcontroller or resource-constrained platforms.
• Experience with embedded communications such as CAN bus, Modbus, TCP/IP, serial, MQTT, OPC UA, or TLS.
• Experience with real-time systems, device drivers, sensor integration, touchscreen interfaces, industrial controls, or safety-related applications.
• Familiarity with embedded interfaces such as GPIO, UART, IC, SPI, and PWM.
• Experience with debugging, logging, automated testing, Git-based workflows, and maintaining legacy embedded applications.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work safely in industrial environments and travel when required.
• For candidates hired under an Engineer classification, eligibility for registration with APEGA is required. A P.Eng. designation is an asset but is not mandatory.

Preferred method of application and to view all opportunities visit:  https://www.nov.com/Careers

NOV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination or Harassment of Any Kind: NOV is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for everyone and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. National Oilwell Varco values inclusion and diversity; we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
With over 40 different locations in Canada, and 35,000 people worldwide, NOV is proud to offer their employees competitive pay and excellent benefits, Employer retirement plan contributions, Health Spending account and employer paid premiums. We are also proud to provide on the job training, with potential for advancement within our organization and an Educational Assistance Program

NOV thanks all interested applicants, however only those selected for interview will be contacted. 

 Why join us?

You will help develop and modernize field-proven technology that directly supports crane and rig safety. This role offers meaningful technical ownership, exposure to the complete software lifecycle, and the opportunity to see your work operate in real-world industrial applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software and firmware for the LMI5 and related Cranesmart and Rigsmart products.
• Develop application logic, communication interfaces, diagnostics, touchscreen functionality, and integration with wireless and wired sensors.
• Maintain and modernize existing software while improving performance, reliability, security, maintainability, and fault handling.
• Troubleshoot complex software, timing, sensor-data, wireless, networking, and communication issues.
• Develop and support device configuration, logging, diagnostics, provisioning, and over-the-air or offline software updates.
• Create technical documentation and automated or manual tests, and participate in code reviews, root-cause investigations, and product releases.
• Collaborate with product, engineering, manufacturing, service, and customer-facing teams; mentor less-experienced developers as appropriate.
• Occasionally travel to customer locations for field testing, troubleshooting, and first-article installations.