Low Level Embedded Software Developer

Location : Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)

Term : Perm

High Tech Genesis is in search of a low-level embedded software developer to bolster our engineering team. As part of a dynamic team, the Low-Level Embedded Software Developer will help design and develop embedded software for next-gen Optical Transport products, reporting to the Director of Software Development.

Your responsibilities will include :

Linux From Scratch (LFS) system maintenance

Upgrade the Linux kernel to newer versions and port custom out-of-tree patches

Backport upstream patches to the Linux kernel as needed to support the existing user space

Maintain existing Linux kernel drivers and add new features as needed

Upgrade Buildroot to newer versions and port custom patches

Maintain existing system start-up shell scripts and add new features as needed

Integrate 3rd party vendor libraries into the LFS system

Work with FPGA designers to add SW support for new features and debug existing features

New board bring-up support

Configure / build / rebuild early boot firmware as needed

Customize the U-Boot and Linux kernel configuration as needed

Create / adapt Device Tree configurations as needed

Support the HW team in running low-level commands in U-Boot and Linux, and loading experimental SW builds

Support the HW team in debugging hardware issues closely related to low-level software

Toolchain support (based on crosstool-ng)

Maintain existing toolchains and upgrade to newer versions as needed

Add new toolchains (for new platforms) as needed

5+ years of experience designing and developing embedded software

Excellent knowledge of the C programming language

In-depth knowledge of the Linux operating system, down to (and including) the Linux kernel

Good knowledge of the Bash shell scripting language

A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Desired skills :

• Experience with U-Boot
• Experience with Buildroot and Busybox
• Experience with the Xilinx UltraScale+ SoC and / or other ARM based SoC
• Advanced network configuration in Linux (netfilter, VLAN (802.1q), Bridge)
• Experience with bare metal applications and / or early boot firmware
• Knowledge of the Python programming language

High Tech Genesis Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Diversity and inclusion are at the core of our values.

Please advise High Tech Genesis of any accommodation measures you may require.

Please be advised :

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the Canada.

Kindly submit your resume in MS Word format upon application for this position.

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