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Senior Embedded Software Engineer, C/C++ BSP and Linux

@ Procom

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Ottawa, Ontario

$48–$60/hrContract5+ years experience
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Overview

Procom is hiring a senior embedded software engineer on a 12-month contract for a client's infotainment platform team in Kanata. The role covers C/C++ services, BSP and Linux kernel work, and investigating system failures. The work is hybrid with 4 days per week onsite starting day one, and remote-only candidates will not be considered.

Pay:

$48–$60 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Develop C/C++ services for automotive infotainment systems
  • Investigate system and BSP failures from internal and external users
  • Support system design, documentation and testing
  • Work on file systems, graphics, networking, USB and WiFi
  • Support startup sequence and camera services

Requirements summary:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer or electrical engineering
  • 5+ years on operating systems, kernel, drivers and core services
  • Prior driver and BSP development and testing
  • Strong C++ and Python skills in Linux
  • Experience with automation and scripting
  • Agile experience; Jira is an asset

Tools & skills

LinuxJiraPythonC++
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Employer posting date
2026-11-04
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2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience5+ years
Scheduleday
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice, Laboratory
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required)
Fields of studyComputer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

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Procom is one of North America’s leading staffing and contract workforce services providers. Successfully meeting the needs of Fortune 500 clients since 1978, we have 18 offices across North America, with over 12,500 skilled professionals currently on assignment. We are an award winning staffing firm. Discover more about our Best of Staffing award and what real clients and job seekers have to say about working with Procom by checking out our client and talent ratings on ClearlyRated. Procom has long been recognized as a market-leading source of high-performing services and solutions that transform how our clients acquire and manage the very best talent. Relying on the excellence of individuals to make a difference, we know that people matter. And we want to work with you. CNESST License: AP-2504746, AR-2504747, AP-2000583, AR-2000584

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Reported office locations
  • 30 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Ontario M4V 3A1, CA
  • 320 March Rd, 200, Ottawa, Ontario K2K 2E3, CA
  • 333 7 Ave SW, Suite 2100, Calgary, Alberta T2P 2Z1, CA
  • 10025 - 102A Avenue, Suite 1800, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 2Z2 , CA
  • 1021 W Hastings St, Suite 1100, Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 0C3, CA
  • 1280 Boulevard Lebourgneuf, 300, Québec, Quebec G2K 0H1, CA
  • 1130 Situs Court, Suite 216, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606 , US
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  • Hybrid Statement of Work and Contractor Management Technology
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Procom is one of North America’s leading staffing and contract workforce services providers. Successfully meeting the needs of Fortune 500 clients since 1978, we have 18 offices across North America, with over 12,500 skilled professionals currently on assignment. We are an award winning staffing firm. Discover more about our Best of Staffing award and what real clients and job seekers have to say about working with…

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IndustryIT Services and IT Consulting
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersToronto, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesHybrid Statement of Work and Contractor Management Technology
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Job description

Senior Embedded Software Engineer, C/C++ BSP and Linux

Our client is looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join a platform software team responsible for the lower layers of an in-vehicle infotainment system. This team builds the foundation that makes the hardware work, including the operating system, kernel, drivers and core services. You will be involved in the full lifecycle of embedded software development and in many of the most critical system investigations.

Key Responsibilities

-Develop C/C++ services for an automotive infotainment system
-Investigate system and BSP failures raised by internal users and external customers
-Participate in system design, documentation and testing to deliver a best-in-class infotainment product
-Work with core platform components such as file systems, graphics, networking, USB and WiFi
-Support startup sequence and camera services
-Collaborate and coordinate with other engineering teams
Required Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a similar scientific field
-5+ years of experience working on operating systems, kernel, drivers and core services such as file systems, graphics, networking, USB and WiFi
-Prior experience developing and testing drivers and BSP
-Strong grasp of hardware design and embedded operating system concepts
-Strong C++ and Python programming skills in a Linux environment
-Experience with automation and scripting
-Familiarity with Agile development processes and tools
-Strong analytical skills and a passion for solving tough problems with little or no information
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have

-Experience with Jira
-Automated scripting experience
Additional Details

-This is a hybrid role requiring 4 days per week onsite in Kanata, starting from day one
-Candidates must be located in, or willing to relocate to, the Ottawa area at their own expense
-Remote only candidates will not be considered
-In person interviews may be requested

Location: Onsite, Ottawa
Duration: 12 Months

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