Software Developer; BSP​/Bootloader

On behalf of our leading private sector client Procom is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Developer, to support long-term contract work.

Contract term: 1 year with possibility of extension

Work Location:

Fully on-site in Ottawa

• Design and implement BSP and boot loader features as part of a larger, collaborative software team
• Build secure boot features that protect systems from the ground up
• Write clear software design documents and participate actively in design reviews
• Support product verification, validation, troubleshooting, and testing
• Flag problems early and bring solutions to the table, not just the issues

• Strong experience designing and developing BSPs, Linux/QNX, and bootloaders, working across ECUs both new and legacy
• Strong, proven experience in C and Assembly language
• Comfort reading electronic schematics. Solid knowledge of embedded operating systems and kernel level work
• Hands-on skill with debugging tools like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Driver development experience across UART, I2C, SPI, and CAN/CAN FD
• Sharp problem-solving instincts and a knack for intuitive debugging
• Deep familiarity with ARM processors, both A series and M series
• Strong cryptographic knowledge is a must, including RSA, DES, AES, and SHA-1. An understanding of the SHE specification, and experience with HSM or other SHE-based hardware security modules
• Experience with eMMC and flash memory tied to real-world ECU stability work, plus NAND and NOR memory controllers
• A track record that includes designing and implementing a custom boot loader
• Comfort working with version control tools like Git or SVN