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Principal Embedded Linux Engineer Jobs in Toronto, ON

Generac

Staff Embedded Engineer

Toronto, ON

Knowledge of embedded Linux systems * Extensive experience in embedded software application ... Aptitude in programming for reliability and testability * Knowledge of Home Automation, Control ...

Generac

Senior Embedded Engineer

Toronto, ON · Hybrid

Knowledge of embedded Linux systems * Extensive experience in embedded software application ... GUI development Aptitude in programming for reliability and testability * Knowledge of Home ...

Generac

Director Embedded Systems

Toronto, ON · On-site +1

Lead and scale a high-performing team of software engineers across low-level embedded systems, embedded Linux, RTOS, and on-device application development. * Guide automated validation efforts end to ...

SOCOMEC

Software/Firmware Development Engineer

Brampton, ON · On-site

CA$110K - CA$130K/yr

Developing software for an embedded Linux based microcomputer devices. * Developing embedded GUI ... Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with proven software development track record. OR

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Real-Time Embedded Staff Software Engineer (10208)

Extreme Networks

Toronto, ON

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Scope of the Role
 
As a Real-Time Embedded Staff Software Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical leader driving the architecture, development, and evolution of our next-generation Wi-Fi solutions.
You will influence system-level design decisions, guide engineering teams, and ensure the robustness, performance, and scalability of embedded applications running on Linux OS.
Based in our Thornhill (Toronto) office, you will play a pivotal role in shaping product direction, mentoring engineers including senior engineers, and elevating engineering excellence across the organization.
 
Qualifications: 
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's preferred).
  • Extensive experience in real-time embedded systems and data communication.
  • Deep expertise in embedded Linux internals, kernel-space and user-space interactions, and performance optimization.
  • Strong understanding of Wi-Fi protocols (IEEE 802.11) and wireless networking fundamentals.
  • Advanced proficiency in C and C++ for embedded development.
  • Proven track record designing and delivering complex embedded systems at scale.
  • Strong experience with multi-threaded programming, concurrency models, and synchronization mechanisms.
  • Solid understanding of networking technologies: Ethernet, IP, routing, switching, and LAN/WLAN concepts.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence across teams and present complex ideas clearly.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and drive architectural decision
  • Experience with RF systems, spectrum analyzers, and wireless test equipment.
  • Background in module performance tuning, system profiling, and real-time optimization.
  • Experience contributing to or maintaining Linux kernel components is a strong asset.
  • Familiarity with IEEE Wi-Fi and LAN standards development or participation in standards bodies
Technical Leadership & Architecture
  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex real-time embedded software systems for Wi-Fi products.
  • Define technical direction for embedded Linux components, ensuring long-term 
  • maintainability, performance, and scalability.
  • Drive cross-team technical initiatives, aligning embedded software, hardware, and systems engineering.
  • Evaluate new technologies, tools, and methodologies to improve product quality and development efficiency.
 
Execution & Ownership
  • Own critical software modules end-to-end, from requirements and design through implementation, validation, and long-term sustainment.
  • Maintain and enhance existing embedded Wi-Fi products, providing engineering support to customers as needed.
  • Participate in requirements analysis, technical documentation reviews, and specification discussions.
  • Develop and execute component-level, module-level, subsystem, and system-level test procedures.
  • Provide expert-level debugging and root-cause analysis for complex issues across the embedded Linux stack.
  • Lead the development of multi-threaded, high-performance applications under Linux with real-time constraints.
  • Conduct and enforce code reviews sessions, offering constructive feedback and mentoring junior developers.
  • Ensure engineering rigor by defining best practices, coding standards, and design patterns for embedded development.
 
Collaboration & Influence
  • Partner with product management, hardware teams, and customer engineering to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
  • Act as a senior technical point of escalation for customer issues, guiding teams through complex problem resolution.
  • Lead design and code reviews, providing high-quality feedback and raising the technical bar across the team.
 
Mentorship & Team Development
  • Mentor and coach junior and intermediate engineers, fostering growth in embedded 
  • systems, networking, and Linux development.
  • Champion a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.
  • Contribute to long-term team capability building through documentation, training, and architectural guidance.
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