Embedded Software Developer

Embedded / Firmware Developer

Location: Vancouver, BC (Onsite)

About the Opportunity

A leading technology-focused organization is seeking an experienced Embedded / Firmware Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong firmware development experience who enjoys working at both the system and embedded levels within complex, multidisciplinary environments.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, development, and testing of embedded systems, while collaborating closely with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain firmware and embedded software for 16/32-bit microcontrollers (ARM Cortex-M)
• Participate in system-level engineering activities, including architecture design and integration
• Implement and troubleshoot serial communication protocols (e.g., CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)
• Support development and testing activities across the firmware lifecycle, including unit, HIL, and functional testing
• Contribute to engineering documentation such as requirements specifications, DFMEA, and test plans
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure, and high-quality system performance
• Support continuous improvement through automation, testing, and CI/CD practices where applicable

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechatronic Engineering
  • Software Engineering
  • Computer Science
• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in firmware development or system engineering
• Strong C / C++ development experience on 16/32-bit MCUs (ARM Cortex-M)
• Working experience with two or more serial communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience with CAN protocols such as J1939, NMEA 2000, XCP, or UDS
• Motor control systems or PID-based control systems development
• Proficiency in Python, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with:
  • Unit testing, HIL testing, and functional testing
  • System-level software architecture design
• Development experience with wireless communication protocols (Wi-Fi, BLE)
• Familiarity with IoT platforms and protocols (e.g., MQTT, AWS IoT)
• Exposure to firmware lifecycle security concepts (secure boot, OTA updates, basic cryptography)
• Proficiency with lab and diagnostic tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer)

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Flexible and commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging and impactful products
• Collaborative and supportive engineering culture
• Professional growth within a forward-looking organization

To apply for this position, please send your resume in Word format to [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.