Job Description

A leading global technology organisation is seeking a Principal Embedded Software Developer to take ownership of complex embedded software modules within a high-performance communications platform. This is an opportunity to join a highly skilled engineering team developing next-generation embedded systems that demand reliability, scalability, and world-class engineering standards.
In this role, you will drive the design, implementation, testing, and integration of embedded software components while guiding technical decision-making and contributing to the development of robust engineering processes. You'll work closely with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration, strong performance, and high-quality delivery.
What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop, test, and maintain embedded software applications in C++
• Take ownership of specific embedded modules and ensure delivery to specification
• Lead and contribute to technical discussions, architecture decisions, and documentation
• Work with Linux-based development and integration environments
• Develop tools, libraries, and frameworks to support efficient software development
• Collaborate with test and support teams to validate features and resolve defects
• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Troubleshoot complex software issues and support continuous improvements
• Engage with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and support functions
• Produce clear and structured documentation for designs and development tasks

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar
• 10+ years of embedded software development experience
• Strong command of modern C++ for embedded applications
• Experience developing, integrating, and validating embedded systems
• Proficiency working in Linux environments
• Solid understanding of networking concepts and protocols
• Strong analytical and debugging skills
• Ability to design software with hardware resource constraints in mind
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Detail-oriented mindset and commitment to producing high-quality code
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new tools and technologies

Why This Role?

• Work on technically challenging embedded systems with real-world impact
• Join a collaborative engineering environment backed by strong technical leadership
• Influence software architecture and best practices
• Hybrid working model
• International collaboration and opportunities for travel

Additional Information

• This role has no direct reports but requires strong cross-team collaboration
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada and able to obtain Reliability Clearance

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