Embedded C++ Developer

Job Title: Embedded C++ Developer

Location: Montreal, Canada

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Embedded C++ Developer with strong Linux experience to design and develop robust embedded software solutions for advanced hardware platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in C++ programming within Linux-based embedded environments, including system-level development, multi-threaded applications, and hardware-software integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded applications using C++ in Linux environments.
• Develop system-level software, middleware, and application layers for embedded platforms.
• Perform Linux system programming including multi-threading, IPC, sockets, and memory management.
• Develop and integrate device drivers (user space and kernel space as required).
• Customize Linux kernel, configure device trees, and support board bring-up activities.
• Work closely with hardware teams for debugging and hardware-software integration.
• Implement and maintain communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, Ethernet).
• Optimize software performance, memory usage, and system stability.
• Conduct unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system-level issues using debugging tools such as GDB, Valgrind, and Trace tools.
• Maintain technical documentation including design specifications and test reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 4–9 years of experience in embedded software development.
• Strong proficiency in C++ (C++11/14/17 standards preferred).
• Solid experience with Embedded Linux systems.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
• Experience with Linux system programming (threads, synchronization, signals, file systems).
• Experience with cross-compilation environments and build systems (Yocto, Buildroot, CMake).
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in Linux-based environments.