Embedded Software Engineer

Ranovus•Ottawa, ON

82d

About The Position

Ranovus is a semiconductor company with global operations helping power the data behind next generation AI and data center networks. We design and build advanced hardware that moves massive amounts of information quickly and efficiently between computer systems in data centers around the world. Our technology improves performance while reducing energy use and environmental impact, supporting the rapid growth of AI and cloud services. At Ranovus, you’ll join a collaborative, inclusive team that values learning, flexibility, and meaningful work with global impact. We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to work as part of our R&D software firmware design team. In this senior technical role, you will take ownership of embedded firmware development for microcontroller-based‑ systems integrated within high‑speed optical modules. You will work closely with cross functional teams—including hardware, optics, ASIC, systems, and test engineering—to deliver robust, scalable, and ‑production ready solutions. This position requires strong technical leadership, deep ‑hands-on expertise‑ in embedded C development, and the ability to drive projects from concept through production release. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of close collaboration with hardware and electrical teams, experience bringing up and debugging firmware on new hardware platforms, and broad embedded systems expertise developed across a diverse set of projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
10+ years of professional experience in embedded firmware development.
Expertlevel proficiency‑ in C for embedded systems.
Strong experience developing firmware for microcontrollers and resource constrained‑ environments.
Deep understanding of embedded systems fundamentals, including interrupts, DMA, RTOS concepts, bootloaders, and memory management.
Experience developing software in Linux based‑ environments.
Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, or system level‑ tools.
Experience with version control and CI/CD workflows (Git, GitLab).
Strong hands-on‑ debugging skills using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and related lab instrumentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with optical communication systems or high‑speed networking products.
Familiarity with data center interconnect technologies.
Experience designing and deploying embedded Linux systems.
Knowledge of networking protocols and client–server architectures.
Exposure to Rust for embedded or systems level‑ applications.
Experience with automated testing frameworks and verification methodologies.
Familiarity with typical integrated development environments, make based‑ build systems, and modern build tooling.

Responsibilities

Firmware Architecture & Development
Architect, design, and implement low-level embedded firmware for ‑microcontroller based‑ optical communication systems, primarily in C.
Define firmware requirements, interfaces, and system behavior in collaboration with hardware and system architects.
Develop device drivers, control loops, diagnostics, telemetry, and communication protocols.
Optimize firmware for performance, power efficiency, memory utilization, and long-term‑ reliability.
Lead board bring up, hardware–software integration, and ‑system level‑ validation activities.
Software Quality & DevOps
Establish and promote best practices for secure, scalable, and maintainable firmware development.
Drive continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) improvements using GitLab and automated build and test pipelines.
Define and implement unit, integration, and system level‑ test strategies.
Lead complex debugging and root cause‑ investigations across firmware, hardware, and system boundaries.
Technical Leadership
Mentor junior engineers and co‑op students, fostering technical growth and best practices.
Contribute to technical roadmaps, architectural reviews, and design discussions.
Develop and maintain technical documentation, coding standards, and development processes.
Interface with external partners and manufacturing teams to support production deployment and sustainment.