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Senior Firmware Engineer

Senior Firmware Engineer

Synapse ITSVictoria, Capital Regional District, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$85,000.00–CA$120,000.00 yearly
Job description

Position Title : Firmware Engineer

Salary Classification : Exempt

Reports to : Engineering Manager

Supervises : N / A

Summary :

The Firmware Engineer will develop and support our industry-leading traffic products. The successful candidate will help create products that allow the visually impaired to safely experience the world on their own terms.

JOB DUTIES : Include but are not limited to the following :

  • Maintain and enhance embedded software for existing product lines.
  • Own the embedded software system design cycle from requirements through launch and beyond.
  • Design, develop, code, test, and debug embedded software.
  • Integrate, verify, and validate new product designs and design changes.
  • Perform design and code reviews.
  • Interface with a cross-functional engineering team.
  • Support the Tech Support team with intimate product knowledge.
  • Contribute to a fun and innovative work environment.
  • Work in an Agile environment using Atlassian toolset.

Requirements

Education : Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Technical Experience & Skills :

  • 7+ years’ experience in embedded software development and writing C and / or assembly code for microcontrollers such as Microchip PIC, Freescale / NXP, ST, Cortex M3 / M0 and Atmel.
  • Mastery of C language programming as it pertains to an embedded environment.
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture and embedded software development best practices, with significant experience in low level development and programming.
  • Real time development experience with and without an RTOS.
  • Knowledge of communication interfaces, such as SPI, I2C, I2S, UART, CAN, USB, BLE, Wi-Fi, and Ethernet.
  • Ability to read schematics to troubleshoot, debug and bring up new hardware using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers and in-circuit emulators.
  • Experience programming peripheral hardware at the register level.
  • Working knowledge of C++.
  • Working knowledge of IoT principles and methods.
  • Familiarity with OOP design principles.
  • Familiarity with various ARM architectures (e.g. Cortex M4, M7, etc.).
  • Familiarity with security basics (e.g. TrustZone, security certificates, etc.).

    • Soft Skills :

  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and follow-up skills.
  • Solid problem-solving skills. Highly technical, quickly grasping how things work. Presents technical concepts, ideas, and information in terms that both engineers and non-engineers can understand.
  • Motivated by continuous learning and development.
  • Functions well in a small company / startup environment. (High visibility, accountability and development velocity)
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and collaboratively with a cross-functional team.
  • Disciplined engineering approach.
  • Differentiates value-added activities from waste.
  • Demonstrates systems thinking.

    • About the Company

    Synapse ITS is a comprehensive transportation technology platform focused on increasing roadway safety, accessibility and efficiency through innovative infrastructure.

    BENEFITS & PERKS

  • Annual Bonus Program
  • Robust Health and Dental plan and Employee Assistance Program for you and your dependents.
  • TELUS Health Virtual Healthcare
  • Health Spending Account
  • Health & Wellness subsidy
  • 3 weeks’ vacation to start, 4 weeks at 5-years.
  • Generous unplanned emergency / sick days
  • Professional development and training
  • Secure bike cage
  • Shower facilities.
  • Hybrid remote work program
  • Community support and regular social activities!
  • Robust recycling program (bring in municipal limited items from home)
  • Weekly snacks, coffees, and local teas
  • FREE and ample parking
  • Member of the BC Green Business Collective, holding ourselves accountable to our Corporate Social Responsibilities for a greener workplace (yup, we consider this a perk!).

    • Synapse-ITS offers a competitive total rewards package which includes an incentive plan, comprehensive health & dental benefits, and generous paid time off. The annualized base salary range for this Victoria, B.C. based role is CAD $85,000 to $120,000 .

  • The base salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill set, level of experience applicable to the role and consideration of internal equity.

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