Freelance Embedded Software Engineer Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Description

Job description

Our client is seeking a Embedded Software Engineer to join our SDK and Tools Development group. In this role, you will contribute to the development of embedded software for advanced platforms, driving innovation from concept through production. You will mentor junior engineers, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver high-performance, low-power embedded solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement with embedded software.

• Participate in software development efforts including bootloaders, RTOS integration (including Zephyr OS), device drivers, and system-level software.

• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and applications teams to define software requirements and ensure seamless integration.

• Drive debugging and bring-up of new silicon platforms using oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.

• Optimize software for performance, power efficiency, and memory usage.

• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote best practices in software engineering.

• Contribute to project planning, risk assessment, and technical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software development, preferably in a product-focused environment.

• Deep expertise in C/C++ and embedded systems programming.

• Strong experience with RTOS or Linux kernel development.

• Hands-on experience with Zephyr OS in real-world embedded applications.

• Proficiency with ARM Cortex-M/A or RISC-V architectures and low-level hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, GPIO).

• Proven track record of debugging complex embedded systems and working closely with hardware teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with secure boot, firmware update mechanisms, and embedded security.

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (e.g., Git, Jenkins).

• Experience with wireless communication protocols (e.g., BLE, Zigbee, Wi-Fi).

• Strong communication skills.

Experience Level

Expert Level

This is a Permanent position based out of Vancouver, BC.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

This is a hybrid position in Vancouver,BC.

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