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Senior Embedded Software Developer

@ BinSentry

Kitchener, Ontario

On-siteFull-time5+ years experience
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Overview

BinSentry, an ag-tech company in Waterloo Region, is hiring a Senior Embedded Software Developer for full-time work building embedded software for feed bin sensors. The role covers embedded C on FreeRTOS microcontrollers, embedded Linux with Yocto, Python, debugging hardware issues, and fleet deployments. Five or more years of professional embedded software experience is required, along with company-paid group health and dental benefits, an annual HSA or PSA choice, and an equity package.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop and maintain embedded software
  • Write embedded C for FreeRTOS microcontrollers
  • Drive embedded Linux work using Yocto and Python
  • Debug system and hardware issues
  • Manage fleet deployments and reliability testing

Requirements summary:

  • Five or more years writing embedded software professionally
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
  • Proficient in mission-critical C or C++ and Python
  • Proficient debugging hardware issues with an oscilloscope

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Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-07-27
First seen by our source
2026-10-08
Source record updated
2026-10-09

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience5+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Laboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyComputer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science
Perks mentionedStock or equity

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BinSentry

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A Clear Vision for a Smarter Future

Full company description

Feed mills and producers are working to provide high-quality animal protein for a growing global population. At BinSentry, we’re working to make feed inventory tracking and decision making smart, simple and streamlined. How? By harnessing the power of sensor technology, A.I., machine learning and cloud computing to provide accurate, reliable feed inventory data and advanced reporting. So, put away the mallet, and climb down from the ladder. Because the future of animal feed management is already here. Follow us for all the latest company news, updates and more.

LinkedIn followers
2,705
People associated on LinkedIn
93
Reported office locations
  • 121 Charles St W, Suite C426, Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1H6, CA
Business categories
  • Warehouse Automation
  • Service Industry
  • Agriculture
  • Sensor
  • Information Services
  • Internet of Things
  • AgTech
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Other recorded names
  • BinSentry
Specialties
  • IoT
  • SaaS
  • Agriculture
  • AgTech
  • and Ordering Automation
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
No
Reported total investment
104,700,000

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

Feed mills and producers are working to provide high-quality animal protein for a growing global population. At BinSentry, we’re working to make feed inventory tracking and decision making smart, simple and streamlined. How? By harnessing the power of sensor technology, A.I., machine learning and cloud computing to provide accurate, reliable feed inventory data and advanced reporting. So, put away the mallet, and…

FieldValue
IndustryAgriculture, Construction, Mining Machinery Manufacturing
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersKitchener, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2017
SpecialtiesIoTSaaSAgricultureAgTechand Ordering Automation
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Job description

About BinSentry:

BinSentry is an extremely fast-growing ag-tech company started here in KW. BinSentry is focused on providing solutions for the agriculture supply chain that help increase efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance profitability. As a leader in the use of artificial intelligence, BinSentry offers technology solutions that pair best-in-class optical sensors with user-friendly software to provide our customers with enhanced forecasting and decision-making capabilities.

With our technology, feed mills and protein producers are enhancing feed ordering efficiency, raising healthier animals, improving employee safety, reducing their environmental footprint and - most significantly - uncovering new savings. Today, BinSentry is monitoring more than 64,000 bins in real time across North America. When it comes to the future of agricultural supply chain management, BinSentry is leading the way. For more information visit www.binsentry.com.

As we scale up, we're looking for a Senior Embedded Software Developer to help us build the embedded software that is changing the face of the feed industry.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain software for embedded systems, working closely with BinSentry’s hardware and software teams to ensure seamless integration. You will write embedded C for the microcontrollers which drive our feed bin sensors using FreeRTOS. You will drive our embedded Linux project using Yocto and write Python code, which supports our HD line. You will be responsible for writing power-efficient and reliable/resilient code, conducting system debugging, reliability testing, optimizing performance and managing fleet deployments. You will work across our entire product line, including writing software for brand new hardware projects.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years working professionally writing software for embedded devices
  • Proficient in writing mission-critical C or C++ and Python
  • Proficient debugging hardware issues
  • Not afraid to jump in and solve an issue with an oscilloscope
  • Experience with FreeRTOS a plus
  • Experience with AWS IoT ecosystem a plus
  • Experience working with embedded Linux devices a plus
  • Experience working with Yocto a plus
  • JavaScript proficiency a plus
  • Computer vision experience a plus
  • Experience working with cellular modems a plus
  • Experience working with bootloaders a plus

Benefits:

  • Company-paid group health and dental benefits plus your choice of an annual HSA or PSA
  • Competitive compensation and an equity package
  • Awesome company events
  • Be a part of a team of talented and friendly senior-level developers with a high level of agency.

We use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of our recruitment process, such as screening or assessing applications. Final hiring decisions are made by our hiring team.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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