Embedded Firmware Engineer

Clarius Mobile Health•Vancouver, BC

10h•CA$100,000 - CA$120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Clarius Mobile Health is looking for an Embedded Firmware Engineer to contribute to a special project focused on expanding access to ultrasound technology while advancing our next-generation innovations. Over the next 24 months, you'll develop and debug FPGA firmware and embedded software for handheld medical ultrasound devices. You'll work closely with our algorithm team to implement and port firmware IP across custom hardware platforms, helping to create a functional prototype without compromising quality. Responsibilities include writing efficient, testable code, integrating firmware/software into hardware designs, developing verification plans, and ensuring compliance with project plans and industry standards. You'll work in a collaborative engineering environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical/ computer engineering or computer science
3–5 years of embedded firmware development experience spanning MCU, MPU, and FPGA/VHDL, with a strong emphasis on system integration
Experience with Xilinx FPGA technologies and embedded Linux development, including the application/software side on Ubuntu (build, packaging, and system-level integration)
Experience developing within the Vivado software development environment
Strong MCU (baremetal and RTOS) and MPU development experience, including bring-up, driver/BSP work, and inter-processor communication
Experience developing for MPSoC Ultrascale+ and STM32 product family
Hands-on experience in debugging FPGA firmware using software, hardware logic analyzers and Oscilloscope
Ability to read circuit schematic related to MPU, FPGA, and MCU hardware
Ability to write C/C++ software for testing and for integration with firmware
Strong interpersonal skills and verbal communication skills in English
Attention to detail and the ability to produce efficient documentation
Familiarity with software development methodology and release processes
Proficiency with modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate coding, debugging, and documentation

Nice To Haves

HLS development experience is an asset
Knowledge of following standards: IEC 62304, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and ISO 13485 is favorable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Develop and debug embedded software for handheld medical ultrasound devices
Develop and debug FPGA firmware for handheld medical ultrasound devices
Integrate MCU, MPU, and FPGA subsystems into a cohesive system, bringing up interfaces between firmware, HDL, and the embedded Linux/Ubuntu software stack
Write well designed, testable, efficient code
Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
Integrate firmware/software components into both new and established hardware designs
Develop verification plans and quality assurance procedures
Document and maintain functionality
Comply with project plans and industry standards