Senior Embedded Software Designer

2 weeks ago


Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Fidus Systems Full time

Headquartered in Ottawa, with additional design center locations in Waterloo and San Jose, Fidus is a global leader and dynamic high-tech design firm. Fidus specializes in leading-edge electronic product development. Our hardware, software, FPGA, and signal integrity teams innovate, design, and deliver next-generation products for clients in emerging technology markets.

Fidus leads in system, hardware, and embedded software design, providing a technical advantage to our global clients, from tech giants to start-ups. We work on leading-edge technologies within High-Speed Communication, High Resolution Video, and High-Performance Computing.

Established in 2001, Fidus successfully completed over 4,000 projects for over 400 customers by serving diverse clientele at such industries as Telecom/Datacom, Aerospace and Defence, Consumer, Semiconductors, Industrial/Automotive Controls, and Medical. As a Premier Adaptive Computing Partner for AMD North America, Fidus leverages in-house expert knowledge and industry-leading tools to architect, design, and deliver cutting-edge solutions and solve some of the customers' toughest design challenges.

We have an exciting opening for a Senior Embedded Software Designer for our Ottawa or Kitchener Design Centres. We are looking for someone who is passionate about designing and working with new technologies, is driven to win, and is excited to apply their creative skills.

If you want to be part of a creative team, you like to be challenged, you thrive on project diversity, you love to grow, change, and evolve, you enjoy a work environment that is built on openness, opportunity, and career development, and you think it is important to have fun while reaching your goals and exceeding customer expectations, then Fidus is the place for you

What's in it for You?

  • Working with a Proudly Tier 1 High-Tech Design House at a Rapidly Expanding Industry: Fidus is pleased to provide customers with full end-to-end development solutions or more selective targeted engagements. As a Premier Adaptive Computing Partner for AMD North America, Fidus has delivered more than 4,000 projects for 400+ clients, from Tier-1 multinationals to SMEs to start-ups. Fidus is involved in assessing and implementing the newest technologies, often before they are released to the market.
  • Join an Evolving Company: Make your voice heard and create the change you want to see. Be a contributor on challenging projects, lead with your expertise influencing change and growth in our product and services roadmaps. Fidus is recognized for accelerating the product development cycle and optimizing system implementation for better cost, performance, and power to our clients
  • Join During Rapid Growth Mode: Consistently exceeding targets and strong projections for years ahead, you're joining at an exciting time in Fidus history. Recognized as a trusted design partner, Fidus is dedicated to meeting customer expectations and developing long-term relationships with clients built on integrity, quality, and open communications.
  • Work with Cutting Edge Technology: Fidus specializes in leading-edge electronic product development, including hardware, software, and FPGA/ASIC design/verification. Work on a variety of leading technologies, be part of a team that solves the hard problems that new technologies present. Our training, mentoring, and exposure to different types of projects allow Fidus engineers to become highly sought after experts, more quickly than in other environments. Exposure to various diverse industries and clients which means exciting new technologies.
  • Generous Benefits Package and Company Culture: Featuring a full benefits package, healthy work/life balance, LTD & STD, generous PTO, and a company emphasis placed on feeling welcome and at home; ensuring you are taken care of is of utmost importance to Fidus.
What You'll Need for this Position:
  • Education and Experience:
    • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
    • 8+ years' experience in BSP-level software development within embedded Linux, RTOS, or bare-metal environments.
    • 2+ years' experience as a technical lead with proven leadership in project teams, technical architecture, and direction-setting.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Expertise in embedded software design, including communication, networking, and video applications.
    • Strong experience with embedded Linux, including Yocto or Petalinux flows, build systems, packaging, kernel configurations, and device drivers.
    • Practical experience with FPGA SoCs, especially Xilinx or equivalent.
    • Proficiency in C, C++, and assembly programming, with an understanding of tools and best practices for embedded environments.
    • Familiarity with device driver development for Linux and real-time OSes.
    • Experience with software upgrade processes and bootloaders like u-boot.
    • Skills in HW/SW/FPGA integration and debugging using schematics, datasheets, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
  • Additional Skills:
    • Strength in object-oriented design principles and implementation.
    • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and TCL.
    • Excellent communication skills, fluency in English, and ability to work effectively in a team and with clients.
    • Strong technical leadership, emphasizing quality design practices.
    • Willingness to learn new technologies and tackle complex challenges.
    What You'll Be Doing:
    • Design and Development:
      • Lead and contribute to embedded software development projects, focusing on communication, networking, and video applications.
      • Develop and maintain BSP-level software for embedded Linux, RTOS, and bare-metal systems.
      • Implement device drivers, manage kernel configurations, and utilize build systems such as Yocto or Petalinux.
      • Design and debug software for FPGA SoCs, integrating with hardware and other system components.
    • Integration and Debugging:
      • Collaborate on HW/SW/FPGA integration, interpreting schematics and datasheets to ensure robust system functionality.
      • Utilize tools like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for effective debugging and optimization.
    • Leadership and Collaboration:
      • Define architecture and set technical direction for projects.
      • Lead project teams, mentoring and guiding multiple designers to ensure high-quality outcomes.
      • Work closely with customers to understand requirements and exceed expectations.
    • Continuous Improvement:
      • Employ best design practices to produce maintainable and high-quality code.
      • Stay current with emerging technologies and methodologies, bringing innovative solutions to the team and projects.
Fidus is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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