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Senior Hardware Developer

Kitchener, ON

Tackle design challenges ranging from high-level system architecture, power distribution, embedded ... Sc. in electrical engineering or equivalent. * Minimum 7+ years of hardware design experience in a ...

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Senior Hardware Developer

Kitchener, ON · On-site

Tackle design challenges ranging from high-level system architecture, power distribution, embedded ... Sc. in electrical engineering or equivalent. * Minimum 7+ years of hardware design experience in a ...

Canadian Solar

Senior ARM Firmware Engineer

Kitchener, ON · Hybrid

CA$100K - CA$150K/yr

Senior ARM Firmware Engineer Department: Inverter Firmware Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 ... in embedded or realtime control systems * Strong experience developing firmware on ARMbased ...

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Voltera, Inc.

Software Manager

Waterloo, ON · Hybrid

CA$130K - CA$150K/yr

Embedded / systems: Experience interfacing with hardware, real-time systems, or machine control (e.g., motion systems, robotics). * DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, containerization, observability, and ...

Voltera

Software Manager

Waterloo, ON · On-site

Embedded / systems: Experience interfacing with hardware, real-time systems, or machine control (e.g., motion systems, robotics). * DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, containerization, observability, and ...

eStorage

Senior ARM Firmware Engineer

Kitchener, ON · Hybrid

CA$100K - CA$150K/yr

Senior ARM Firmware Engineer Department: Inverter Firmware Compensation: $100,000 - $150,000 ... in embedded or realtime control systems * Strong experience developing firmware on ARMbased ...

eStorage

Senior DSP Firmware Engineer

Kitchener, ON · On-site

CA$100K - CA$150K/yr

The Senior DSP Firmware Engineer owns the design, development, optimization, and lifecycle support of realtime embedded firmware for inverters used in utility energy storage systems. This role ...

Jetson Home

Firmware Engineer

Kitchener, ON

Embedded systems depth. Production C or C++ on microcontrollers. Experience with communication ... Engineering rigour. Tests, code review, and CI/CD are table stakes-practices which are often ...

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Fidus Systems

Hardware Designer

Kitchener, ON · On-site

CA$95K - CA$145K/yr

We specialize in leading-edge electronic product development, with hardware, embedded software ... Develop the system and board level architectural design, but working collaboratively with the ...

Fidus Systems

FPGA Designer

Kitchener, ON · On-site

CA$125K - CA$160K/yr

We specialize in leading-edge electronic product development, with hardware, embedded software ... At Fidus, you'll work on high-speed, high-complexity electronic systems, often using emerging ...

Applied Brain Research

ASIC Architect

Waterloo, ON

ABR Overview Applied Brain Research has been a prominent developer of advanced AI solutions for ... Secure embedded MCU systems * Memory technologies (volatile and non-volatile) * Chip I/O design

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How much do embedded system developer jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for embedded system developer in Kitchener, ON is $99,374.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,370.00 and $118,022.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Embedded System Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Embedded System Developer, you need a solid background in computer science or electrical engineering, with expertise in C/C++ programming, microcontrollers, and real-time operating systems. Familiarity with hardware debugging tools, integrated development environments (IDEs), and version control systems like Git is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help developers innovate and collaborate in cross-functional teams. These competencies are critical for designing reliable, efficient embedded solutions that power modern devices across industries.

What are some common challenges faced by Embedded System Developers when working on cross-functional teams?

Embedded System Developers often collaborate with hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers. A common challenge is ensuring seamless integration between hardware and software components, as timing and resource constraints can lead to unexpected issues. Clear communication and thorough documentation are crucial for aligning specifications and troubleshooting problems that span both domains. Developers also need to stay adaptable, as project requirements may evolve rapidly based on feedback from other teams or testing results.

What are embedded system developers?

Embedded system developers are engineers who design, program, and maintain specialized computing systems that are part of larger devices, such as cars, medical equipment, home appliances, and industrial machines. These professionals work with both hardware and software to ensure that the embedded systems are efficient, reliable, and meet specific requirements. Their work often involves programming microcontrollers, integrating sensors and actuators, and optimizing resource-constrained environments. Embedded system developers play a crucial role in creating the technology behind many everyday products.

What is the difference between Embedded System Developer vs Firmware Engineer?

AspectEmbedded System DeveloperFirmware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical, Computer Engineering, or related fields; certifications like ARM or IoT certifications are commonBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related; similar certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentDesigning and developing embedded hardware-software systems, often in manufacturing or IoT industriesWriting low-level firmware for microcontrollers and embedded devices, typically in consumer electronics or automotive sectors
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, automotive, industrial automation, IoT firmsConsumer electronics, automotive, medical devices, and embedded hardware manufacturers

Both roles involve working with embedded hardware and software, often requiring similar educational backgrounds and certifications. However, Embedded System Developers focus on designing entire embedded systems, while Firmware Engineers specialize in writing low-level code that runs directly on microcontrollers. The roles are complementary and often overlap in industry applications.

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Software Development Engineer in Test

Voyis

Waterloo, ON

Full-time

Medical, Vision, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

About Voyis:

Voyis designs and manufactures high performance underwater optical sensors (lasers, cameras, lights) for autonomous underwater vehicles that expand capability and enhance understanding in underwater surveys and exploration. Our products have enabled our customers to survey more than 10,000km of ocean floor across all 7 continents, helping people better understand those remote, challenging environments. Our mission is to push the limits of what’s possible subsea and enable every underwater vehicle to see the depths like we see the surface. 

All our products are proudly designed and built in Waterloo. Voyis operates independently and is part of the Covelya Group of companies.

The Role 

As a Software Development Engineer in Test at Voyis, you will play a critical role in improving how we automate, test, validate, and release the software that powers our underwater camera and laser systems. 

You will drive and own quality across the full Voyis stack by validating the entire systems including desktop applications, backend services, embedded compute, and real-time sensor hardware – all with a focus on building test automation. The role is heavily focused on integration level test and ensuring release reliability across the range of SW/FW/HW configurations in our core products. You will also contribute to validating utility libraries and internal tools that support both software development and production operations, including calibration, data management, and device maintenance.  

Experience & Core Competencies 

  • 3-5 years of experience in software test automation and systems integration testing as a SDET, Full Stack QA Engineer or similar role 

  • Experience with API testing, test coverage analysis, performance/load testing and test automation frameworks (Playwright, GoogleTest, Google Benchmark) 

  • Familiar with networking fundamentals and setting up CI/CD systems for distributed environments in GitLab 

  • Experience developing and maintaining hardware-integration systems and hardware-in-the-loop test environments for system-level validation 

  • Strong development skills (TypeScript, C++, Python), understanding of git source control and professional standards of software development 

WhatYou’llDo 

  • Design and implement comprehensive manual and automated test strategies, focusing on API testing, functional, regression, and compatibility testing 

  • Develop monitoring services to track mission-critical performance metrics, including system latency, data throughput, and data integrity, ensuring high-fidelity real-time visualization and sensor accuracy  

  • Maintain and improve testing infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and developer experience 

  • Design, maintain, and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test environments that validate software and firmware directly on our physical sensors and embedded systems 

  • Configure and monitor quality checks (linters, static analysis checks, etc) and ensure automated tests run effectively across environments, including containerized execution 

  • Support internal training initiatives to document processes, author troubleshooting guides, and conduct training of software debugging approaches to relevant teams

Nice to Have 

  • Experience setting up and managing self-hosted runners and platform matrix builds (Linux x64/arm64,Windows) 

  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker,Buildah) 

  • Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana) for test observability and debugging 

  • Experience with infrastructure as code (Ansible, etc.)including playbooks, roles, and automation workflows 

  • Hands-on hardware testing experience with some debugging knowledge using an oscilloscope or multimeter 

  • Comfortable with Linux and/or Windows systems administration and debugging infrastructure issues 

The Perks:

  • Flexible work hours, lots of vacation, and a dedication to work-life balance
  • RRSP Matching
  • Health and vision benefits 
  • Profit-sharing within to celebrate our successes together
  • Employee-directed personal education funds to drive continuous learning
  • Regular company-wide social events

 

Why you should join Voyis:

Our team is made up of problem-solvers, passionate about pushing the boundaries of what’s possible underwater. We get excited about building cool products and working on exciting projects like going to the Galapagos, Endurance, Titanic (and lots of other shipwrecks too!). We are a small and closely-knit team. Each member of our team makes a significant impact not just on our business, but on our customers as well.

At Voyis we value diversity and we’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Please indicate if you require accommodation on your application, and our team will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. We thank everyone who applies and for their interest in working for Voyis, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone or walk-in inquiries please.

We may use automated systems, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support the screening and evaluation of applications. These tools assist in identifying candidates whose qualifications best match the requirements of the role. All employment decisions are made by human decision-makers.

The estimated base salary range is based on a full-time position and determined using a market-based approach, considering role, level, and location.  Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, job-related skills, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

To learn more about life at Voyis, check out voyis.com and follow us on LinkedIn. 

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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