Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Job Description

Position Title:

Embedded Systems Software Engineer

Position

Description:

Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Embedded Systems Software Engineer opportunity.

• The Embedded Systems Software Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and definition of validation plans for various software modules running on a multi-processor system.
• This role requires a self-motivated individual with strong problem-solving skills who thrives in a collaborative team environment and can provide technical mentorship.

• Design, implement, and test new system-level firmware features
• Optimize system resources and video data paths based on product use cases
• Integrate new image and video processing capabilities (e.g., warping, computer vision) from algorithm teams
• Develop and maintain embedded applications on SoCs.
• Integrate our client’s camera processor with various system hosts and third‑party middleware.
• Create and maintain tools for customers and developers.
• Support system bring‑up and debug customer systems and issues.

• Minimum 7+ years of embedded software development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
• Strong C programming and debugging skills in RTOS environments
• Experience solving real‑time embedded issues, including threading, optimization, memory management, and interrupt handling
• Familiarity with the full software development lifecycle
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Working knowledge of Python for scripting
• Experience working with Board Support Packages (BSPs)
• Understanding of I2C, UART, SPI, and Ethernet protocols
• Working knowledge of heterogeneous multi‑core systems
• Software development experience in automotive or other safety‑critical industries
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR systems
• Familiarity with cryptographic authentication, hashing and encryption algorithms, and secure key storage technologies

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Pay Range: $110,000-$190,000 CAD
• Location:
  
  Markham, Ontario, Canada

About Protingent:
Protingent is an Award‑Winning provider of top‑tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.