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Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer

@ Myticas Consulting

Ottawa, Ontario

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Myticas Consulting is hiring a Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer on a one-year contract in Ottawa, Ontario. The role develops and tests firmware for next-generation embedded optical platforms, including RTOS or embedded Linux work and debugging issues raised by test teams and customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement and test firmware for embedded optical platforms
  • Analyze software requirements and document designs
  • Develop and test code against requirements
  • Work with RTOS or embedded Linux configuration
  • Review test plans and resolve reported issues

Requirements summary:

  • BS or MS in Computer Science or related field
  • Minimum 3 years of embedded software experience
  • Strong C++ skills in an embedded context
  • Knowledge of multithreaded RTOS or embedded Linux
  • Python preferred; Git and JIRA experience

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2026-09-11
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2026-10-16
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Job details

SenioritySenior
DepartmentSoftware development
Experience3+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingOffice
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
EducationBachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred)
Fields of studyComputer Science

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Myticas Consulting

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Myticas Consulting is a leading edge IT Staffing and Recruitment organization with locations throughout North America.

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Myticas Consulting is a proven, industry-leading IT staffing and recruitment organization with offices in major North American cities, including Ottawa, Ontario, and Chicago, Illinois, as its prime headquarters. Our large team of IT recruitment and sales professionals have over 50+ years of combined experience providing the highest quality of Telecommunication Engineering, ERP and IT Software Development resources, to both Public and Private sector enterprise level environments. Here at Myticas, we strive to continually provide unmatched quality of IT resources, that prove to stand the test of time, and go above and beyond all project expectations and deliverables. The "motto"​ at Myticas is not only to work with you, but to understand what success really looks like for your organization, and to deliver the IT staffing needs that matter most to increasing both the functionality and efficiency of your environment. With our evolving expertise in Telecom, ERP, DW/BI and EAI resources, and a guaranteed replacement program for all our partners, the defined win-win scenario has never been presented in a more simple manner.

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Reported office locations
  • 83 Hinton Ave., Ottawa, Ontario K1Y0Z7, CA
  • 3701 Algonquin Rd. Suite 580, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008, US
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  • Myticas Consulting
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  • Embedded Engineering and Software Engineering
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Myticas Consulting is a proven, industry-leading IT staffing and recruitment organization with offices in major North American cities, including Ottawa, Ontario, and Chicago, Illinois, as its prime headquarters. Our large team of IT recruitment and sales professionals have over 50+ years of combined experience providing the highest quality of Telecommunication Engineering, ERP and IT Software Development resources…

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
Company size51-200 employees
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Organization typePrivately Held
SpecialtiesEmbedded Engineering and Software Engineering
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Job description

Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to develop and test next-generation firmware for advanced embedded optical systems. This is a one-year contract based in Ottawa, Ontario.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and test firmware for next-generation embedded optical platforms.
  • Understand and analyze software requirements and document designs that can be translated into code.
  • Develop and test code that meets software requirements.
  • Work with RTOS or embedded Linux updates and configuration, including interrupts, device drivers, memory, and multithreading.
  • Review test plans proposed by test teams.
  • Debug and resolve issues reported by test teams and customers.

Skills & Experience

  • BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field with embedded software development experience.
  • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong C++ programming skills in a genuine embedded/device context.
  • Working knowledge of multithreaded RTOS or embedded Linux concepts, including interrupts, drivers, and memory management.
  • Knowledge of at least one scripting language; Python preferred.
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience with version control such as GIT and bug tracking tools such as JIRA.
  • Object-oriented design and design-pattern experience is an asset.

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