Overview
We are seeking a skilled Embedded Linux Software Developer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust software for our Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) . You will work across the entire stack, from hardware abstraction layers to application-level logic, ensuring high performance, reliability, and long-term maintainability.
Key Responsibilities
- System Integration : Design and maintain custom Linux distributions using Yocto Project / OpenEmbedded .
- Software Development : Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in C and C++ .
- Code Quality & Standards : Enforce high standards through static analysis , linting , and adherence to industry best practices.
- Build Systems : Manage complex builds using Make and CMake .
- Automation & Testing : Develop system-level tests and automation scripts using Python and Pytest to ensure 100% functional reliability.
- Infrastructure : Maintain and improve CI / CD pipelines , and use Docker to ensure consistent development environments.
- Collaboration : Use Git for version control and lead / participate in rigorous peer code reviews to ensure collective ownership of code quality.
Required Qualifications
Education : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.Development Experience (3+ Years) : Proven experience in automated test development within a high-power or industrial electronics environment.Embedded Linux Expertise : Proven experience with Yocto Linux , including creating layers, recipes, and configuring kernels.Programming Languages : Strong proficiency in C and C++ .Quality Assurance : Experience implementing Unit Testing , Test-Driven Development (TDD) , and using memory profiling tools (e.g., Valgrind, AddressSanitizer).Scripting : Solid experience with BASH and Python , specifically for testing frameworks like Pytest .Build Tools : Expert knowledge of Make and CMake .DevOps Workflow : Experience with CI / CD integration and containerization via Docker .Cross-Platform Proficiency : Comfortable working in both Linux and macOS development environments.Language : Fluent in both French and English (written and verbal).Bonus Skills
Microcontrollers : Experience with STM32 MCUs and development using the STM32 HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer).Industrial Automation : Experience with industrial communication protocols such as MODBUS , BACnet , and EtherNet / IP .Hardware Interfacing : Hands-on experience working with VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives) and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) .Modern Languages : Familiarity with Go (Golang) for system tooling or backend services.Security : Understanding of secure coding practices and hardware-based security (e.g., TPM, Secure Boot).The hiring process for this position will consist of 3 interviews :
1st interview with HR representative - 20 minutes via Google Meet - General discussion, confirmation of interest2nd interview with the department’s head - 30 minutes via Google Meet - General technical discussion3rd interview with your future colleagues and supervisor - 1 hour on-site - In-depth technical discussion + tour of the officeYou will be part of an experienced start-up team where :
Your voice will be heard, and you will feel the impact of your work;You won’t lose time in endless meetings or presentations;You will work hard and have fun doing it.Location : Hybrid model (60% office-lab / 40% home) in downtown Montreal.Benefits : 4 weeks PTO, disability / life insurance, extended health care, casual dress.Culture : A small, effective team where your voice is heard, without endless meetings.#J-18808-Ljbffr