Embedded Software Developer

Location: Ottawa, ON (In-office 5 days a week)

Join our team to create advanced IoT solutions for the construction industry. As part of our Hardware development group, you'll design embedded software with Python and C/C++ for smart sensor networks that link equipment to cloud platforms. Working closely with hardware, software, cloud, and DevOps teams, you'll help develop secure, scalable systems and real-time data pipelines. This role offers the chance to drive innovation in industrial technology.

About Giatec:

Giatec Scientific Inc. (Giatec) is a global company bringing smart testing technologies and real-time data collection to the forefront of every jobsite to revolutionizing the construction industry and reduce concrete's carbon footprint. Giatec's suite of hardware & software products leverages AI and Internet of Things (IoT) and delivers wireless concrete sensors, mobile apps, and advanced non-destructive technologies (NDT) that drives innovation throughout concrete's lifecycle.

Giatec technology has helped over 13,500 projects in 85 plus countries worldwide meet their construction targets on time, and this number is quickly growing. We have also been recognized by numerous organizations as one of Canada's fastest growing companies for three years running

At Giatec, we fundamentally believe that attracting and keeping smart and talented people is a key to our success. We are looking for creative and passionate people to join our rapidly expanding team.

Team up with us and reshape your future

What you will do:

· Develop embedded software on Linux platforms using Python and C/C++ for IoT data acquisition

· Implement secure device provisioning and hardware security features

· Integrate IoT communication protocols (BLE, MQTT, cellular) for sensor networks

· Build cloud data pipelines with IoT device management platforms

· Create manufacturing automation tools for device testing and validation

· Optimize system performance in resource-constrained embedded environments

· Collaborate on end-to-end IoT solutions design, debug and monitoring across hardware, firmware, and cloud systems

· Prepare technical, architectural, and engineering documentation related to your work

What do you bring to the role? (Must Have):

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering (or equivalent experience)

· 3-5 years of relevant experience

· Linux expertise including device drivers and system services

· Strong Python and C/C++ programming skills with experience interacting with hardware interfaces (GPIO, I2C, UART, BLE)

· IoT communication protocols experience (BLE, MQTT, Rest API, cellular/LTE, Wi-Fi)

Nice to Have Skills (Preferred):

· Knowledge in Hardware Security and System security implementation (filesystem encryption, certificate management, TPM, etc.)

· Experience working with databases (SQL and NoSQL)

· Experience with OTA updates, device management, or containerized edge apps

· Exposure to industrial IoT deployments or data analytics tools

· Automated testing and CI/CD pipeline experience

Why join Giatec?

• A high-paced and creative environment, where all team members have an opportunity to contribute. Our employees have the freedom to implement new ideas and find creative solutions to help us drive our revenue engine to success
• We are a company that supports life-long learning. We support your personal and career development. We provide in-house courses, extensive training, Lunch & Learns, and many other resources to enable our employees to achieve their personal goals and be successful in their careers.
• A great corporate culture where we work and have fun together. We love to have fun outside the office, from Whitewater rafting to egg hunts, trivia, and football games, and much more
• Giatec is a highly collaborative environment. We believe two brains are better than one
• An opportunity to revolutionize the construction and concrete industry together 

To apply:

Do you have some of these skills but maybe not all?  We still encourage you to apply as we would love to review your unique application and learn more about you  Please send your cover letter and resume to us indicating why you believe you would be a good fit for this role.

Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and due to the volume of the received applications, it may take some time for us to notify you on your job application status. We appreciate your interest to be part of Giatec and understanding on this matter.

Additionally, at Giatec, we know that having a diverse workforce is critical to our success. We believe that employees with diverse backgrounds and experiences strengthen our workplace culture, boost our creativity, and help us to revolutionize the concrete industry.

Giatec is dedicated to creating a barrier-free environment starting with the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact and we will work with you accordingly. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.