Senior Embedded Software Engineer

RANOVUS Inc.

. Architect, design, and implement low-level embedded firmware for microcontroller-based optical communication systems, primarily in C .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeOttawa • CanadaSenior💰 CA$140,000 - CA$160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in C for embedded systems and deep experience in developing firmware for microcontrollers, with a strong focus on performance optimization, debugging, and secure firmware development practices. Capable of leading complex integration efforts and mentoring junior engineers while contributing to technical documentation and architectural discussions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Firmware DevelopmentC Programming for Embedded SystemsMicrocontroller Firmware DevelopmentCI/CD Workflows (Git, GitLab)Debugging Skills (Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers)

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Hard Skills

C ProgrammingEmbedded Systems FundamentalsFirmware OptimizationDevice Driver DevelopmentPython ScriptingUnit TestingIntegration TestingSystem-Level ValidationMemory ManagementRTOS Concepts

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

GitLabAutomated Build and Test PipelinesOscilloscopesLogic Analyzers

Industry Keywords

MicrocontrollerOptical Communication SystemsFirmware Development PracticesHardware-Software IntegrationTechnical Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRTOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, design, and implement low-level embedded firmware for microcontroller-based optical communication systems, primarily in C
Define firmware requirements, interfaces, and system behavior with hardware and system architects
Develop device drivers, control loops, diagnostics, telemetry, and communication protocols
Optimize firmware for performance, power efficiency, memory utilization, and long-term reliability
Lead board bring-up, hardware–software integration, and system-level validation
Establish and promote secure, scalable, and maintainable firmware development practices
Drive CI/CD improvements using GitLab and automated build and test pipelines
Define and implement unit, integration, and system-level test strategies
Lead complex debugging and root-cause investigations across firmware, hardware, and system boundaries
Mentor junior engineers and co-op students
Contribute to technical roadmaps, architectural reviews, and design discussions
Develop and maintain technical documentation, coding standards, and development processes
Interface with external partners and manufacturing teams to support production deployment and sustainment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience
10+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development
Expert-level proficiency in C for embedded systems
Deep experience developing firmware for microcontrollers (ie. PSOC, STM32) and resource-constrained environments
Deep understanding of embedded systems fundamentals, including interrupts, DMA, RTOS concepts, bootloaders, and memory management
Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or system-level tools
Experience with version control and CI/CD workflows (Git, GitLab)
Strong hands-on debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related lab instrumentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills