Développeur logiciel embarqué senior / Sr Embedded SW Developer

Cattron Global • Montreal, QC

50d

About The Position

Cattron is currently seeking a Senior Embedded Software Developer to play a strategic role in the design, development, and evolution of embedded software for its wireless remote control systems used in railway applications.

Reporting to the R&D department based in Ville Saint-Laurent, the successful candidate will work in a multidisciplinary environment bringing together hardware (HW), software (SW), radio frequency (RF), and testing expertise. The role involves direct contribution to highly critical systems where reliability and robustness are essential, and whose development relies on proven design methodologies for safety-related applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in embedded software development in C/C++.
• Experience with 32-bit microcontrollers and real-time operating systems (RTOS).
• Proficiency with low-level communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN) as well as the TCP/IP stack.
• Ability to use laboratory instruments (oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter) and interpret digital and analog electronic schematics.
• Experience with Visual Studio C++ for PC application development.
• Strong analytical skills, technical rigor, and ability to solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to clearly explain technical information.

Nice To Haves

• Member of the OIQ (Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec).
• Experience developing software compliant with EN50128, IEC 61508, or EN 13849 standards.
• Experience in RF communications.
• Experience in the railway or industrial sector.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain embedded software in C/C++ on 32-bit microcontrollers within an RTOS environment, while meeting safety-critical system requirements.
• Define and implement verification and validation strategies, including unit, integration, fault tolerance, and performance testing, and actively participate in hardware/software integration activities using laboratory equipment.
• Collaborate closely with HW, SW, RF, and Test teams to ensure optimal embedded system integration and contribute to the analysis and resolution of complex technical issues.
• Write and maintain technical documentation (software architecture, detailed design, interfaces) and contribute to development processes compliant with applicable safety-critical software standards.
• Maintain and enhance PC configuration and monitoring tools developed in Visual Studio C++.
• Provide technical support to internal or external customers as required.

Benefits

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic R&D team in a rapidly growing global technology sector.
• A collaborative and multidisciplinary work environment that fosters innovation, knowledge sharing, and technical excellence.
• A permanent full-time position (40 hours/week) with flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level