Embedded C Engineer

Montreal

Offre publiée le 2026-02-17

Global Connect Technologies

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Embedded C Developer with strong Linux expertise to design, develop, and maintain embedded software solutions for complex systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in Embedded C programming and Linux-based embedded platforms, including device driver development, system programming, and hardware-software integration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain embedded software using C for Linux-based systems.
  • Develop and debug device drivers in Linux (kernel space and user space).
  • Work closely with hardware teams for board bring-up and hardware-software integration.
  • Develop and maintain BSP (Board Support Package) for embedded platforms.
  • Implement communication protocols such as SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, USB, and Ethernet.
  • Perform root cause analysis and debugging using tools such as GDB, Valgrind, and Trace tools.
  • Optimize system performance, memory utilization, and power management.
  • Customize and configure Linux kernel and device tree.
  • Participate in system architecture discussions and technical reviews.
  • Prepare technical documentation including design documents, test plans, and reports.
  • Support system validation, integration, and field issue resolution.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • 4–8 years of experience in Embedded C development.
  • Strong proficiency in C programming for embedded systems.
  • Solid experience working with Embedded Linux systems.
  • Hands-on experience in Linux kernel development and device driver development.
  • Experience in Linux system programming (IPC, sockets, multi-threading, memory management).
  • Experience with cross-compilation tools and build systems (Yocto, Buildroot).
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
  • Strong debugging skills in Linux environment.