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That’s why we’re on a mission to make medical imaging accessible everywhere by delivering high-performance, affordable, and easy-to-use solutions powered by artificial intelligence and connected to the cloud.\nBy making Clarius your next career move, you’re joining a team of 140+ people who are talented, innovative, and highly collaborative. You’re also joining a community that includes thousands of physicians worldwide who use Clarius to deliver better patient care! And you’re joining a thrice-certified Great Place to Work!\nYour Role\nClarius Mobile Health is looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to contribute to a special project focused on expanding access to ultrasound technology while advancing our next-generation innovations. Over the next 24 months, you'll develop and debug FPGA firmware and embedded software for handheld medical ultrasound devices. You'll work closely with our algorithm team to implement and port firmware IP across custom hardware platforms, helping to create a functional prototype without compromising quality.\nResponsibilities include writing efficient, testable code, integrating firmware/software into hardware designs, developing verification plans, and ensuring compliance with project plans and industry standards. You'll work in a collaborative engineering environment.\nYour Responsibilities Include:\nDevelop and debug embedded software for handheld medical ultrasound devices\nDevelop and debug FPGA firmware for handheld medical ultrasound devices\nIntegrate MCU, MPU, and FPGA subsystems into a cohesive system, bringing up interfaces between firmware, HDL, and the embedded Linux/Ubuntu software stack\nWrite well designed, testable, efficient code\nProduce specifications and determine operational feasibility\nIntegrate firmware/software components into both new and established hardware designs\nDevelop verification plans and quality assurance procedures\nDocument and maintain functionality\nComply with project plans and industry standards\nYour Experience So Far:\nBachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/ computer engineering or computer science\n3-5 years of embedded firmware development experience spanning MCU, MPU, and FPGA/VHDL, with a strong emphasis on system integration\nExperience with Xilinx FPGA technologies and embedded Linux development, including the application/software side on Ubuntu (build, packaging, and system-level integration)\nExperience developing within the Vivado software development environment (HLS development experience is an asset)\nStrong MCU (baremetal and RTOS) and MPU development experience, including bring-up, driver/BSP work, and inter-processor communication\nExperience developing for MPSoC Ultrascale+ and STM32 product family\nHands-on experience in debugging FPGA firmware using software, hardware logic analyzers and Oscilloscope\nAbility to read circuit schematic related to MPU, FPGA, and MCU hardware\nAbility to write C/C++ software for testing and for integration with firmware\nStrong interpersonal skills and verbal communication skills in English\nAttention to detail and the ability to produce efficient documentation\nFamiliarity with software development methodology and release processes\nProficiency with modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding, debugging, and documentation\nKnowledge of following standards: IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and ISO 13485 is favorable but not mandatory.\nLocation and Compensation:\nDue to the hands-on nature of this role, you will be required to work on-site for the majority of the first 4-6 months of the contract. A hybrid arrangement may be considered thereafter. As a result, we can only consider candidates who are within a commutable distance of our Vancouver, BC office.\nThis is a two-year fixed-term contract with a strong likelihood of extension upon meeting project deliverables. The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $120,000.\nMore Reasons to Consider:\nBe Part of a High-Impact Project - You’ll play a key role in creating a more affordable ultrasound solution, making medical imaging more accessible worldwide.\nWork for a Three-Time Certified Great Place to Work - Clarius has been recognized three times as a great place to work, and you’ll be joining a company that values innovation, teamwork, and employee well-being.\nWorkspace: Our modern office features sit/stand desks, various health & wellness facilities, a stocked kitchen, outdoor amenities, on-site daycare, enclosed parking, a free on-site gym and close proximity to a SkyTrain station.\nClarius Mobile Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from any qualified candidate regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. Please let us know if you require any accommodations during the interview process.\nUse of Artificial Intelligence in the Recruitment Process\nAs part of our recruitment and assessment process, we may use artificial intelligence tools to support certain activities. This may include, but is not limited to, reviewing applications, supporting candidate assessments, and conducting or facilitating one way video interviews.\nWhere AI tools are used, they are intended to support our recruitment process and do not replace human decision making. 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