Advanced Embedded Software Developer - Core Platform

Christie Digital Systems Inc.•Kitchener, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Advanced Embedded Software Developer to be part of an innovative team that is pushing the boundaries of technology. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work at the core of an advanced projection system, developing embedded software that directly controls a high‑performance laser illumination subsystem. We pride ourselves on major breakthroughs in digital cinema, laser illumination, and our relentless pursuit of creating spectacular audio-visual experiences.

Requirements

A degree or diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
5-7 years of software development experience
Proficient in C++ with solid object-oriented design skills
Good understanding of bare‑metal and/or RTOS-based embedded systems, including task scheduling and interrupt handling
Multi-threaded development knowledge
Familiarity with debugging tools and techniques for embedded systems
Experience with hardware testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers

Nice To Haves

Experience with CPU/FPGA interfacing and familiarity with protocols such as I2C, SPI, CAN, TCP/IP, UDP
Knowledge and experience with video standards and interfaces such as HDMI, DisplayPort, and SDI
Background in control theory, signal processing, or model-based design
Experience reading schematics and data sheets
Hands-on experience developing software for STM32 microcontrollers
Experience with FreeRTOS or other real-time operating systems
Involvement in developing embedded software architectures to meet hard real-time deadlines
Experience using Git for source version control

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain embedded software for advanced microcontrollers supporting laser illumination control in projection systems
Maintain and support a number of display devices from a common code base
Hardware device driver development for peripherals such as GPIO, UART, DMA, SPI, I2C, CAN and DACs
Integrating software components and ensuring they work seamlessly with the hardware by identifying and resolving software defects
Thermal and laser control algorithm development
Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of software, hardware, systems, optical and FPGA developers
Optimize software for real-time performance and reliability
Develop and maintain technical documentation including software architectures, interface definitions and control algorithms