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Hardware/Firmware Development EngineerMercor • Ontario, Canada
Hardware/Firmware Development Engineer

Hardware/Firmware Development Engineer

Mercor • Ontario, Canada
30+ days ago
Salary
CA$70.00 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Software Engineer Type: Contract Compensation: $70–$95/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, reusable, and reliable Python code for controlling complex hardware systems, including wind tunnel fan arrays and associated mechanical components. Implement and optimize control algorithms for real-time performance and precision, including PWM control for fan motors and actuators. Develop software to program and generate a variety of airflow conditions, including laminar, turbulent, gradient, and time-varying flows. Create and manage control interfaces for secondary systems, including robotic HATS movers, lift systems, and multi-channel spatial audio ( HOA ) setups. Integrate data from motion capture systems (e.g., Optitrack ) for real-time tracking and system alignment. Troubleshoot and resolve complex software and system-level issues to ensure high availability and reliability of all lab equipment. Qualifications Must-Have Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field. Proven professional experience in Python programming with a strong emphasis on hardware control, lab automation, or robotics. Solid understanding of control systems theory, digital signal processing, and data acquisition principles. Strong foundational knowledge of fluid mechanics, aerodynamic principles, and acoustic measurement techniques. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team. Preferred Experience with motion control systems for robotics or automation. Familiarity with spatial audio technologies, particularly High-Order Ambisonics (HOA) . Experience integrating motion capture systems (e.g., Optitrack ) into control software. Experience with advanced aerodynamic measurement techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) . Familiarity with GUI development frameworks for creating internal tools. Experience with cross-platform software development ( Windows , macOS , Linux ). Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) Upload resume AI interview based on your resume Submit form Resources & Support For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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