Senior Embedded Linux Engineer

Canadian Solar Inc.•Kitchener, ON

2d•CA$100,000 - CA$150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Embedded Linux Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and lifecycle support of embedded Linux platforms used for system coordination and communications in battery energy storage systems (BESS). You will design and maintain robust, secure, and scalable Linux‑based software platforms that enable system monitoring, configuration, diagnostics, control coordination, and system integration.

Requirements

Educational background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field
At least 5 years' of experience in professional embedded Linux firmware development
Demonstrated experience in system‑level embedded software development for industrial or energy systems
Hands‑on expertise with Linux bootloaders (e.g., U‑Boot), kernel configuration, device trees, and root filesystem design
Understanding of Linux process management, networking, logging, storage, and system services
Experience with embedded communication protocols such as Ethernet/TCP-IP, CAN, SPI, UART, and Modbus and custom protocols
Familiarity with firmware interfaces to BMS, EMS, SCADA, and commissioning tools

Responsibilities

Architect, develop, and maintain embedded Linux platforms used as inverter and battery controllers within BESS deployments
Design and maintain Board Support Packages (BSPs) including bootloaders, kernel configuration, device trees, and root file systems
Implement communication protocols and coordinative control between subsystems, including BMS, inverter controllers, protection systems, and auxiliary devices
Interface Linux systems with EMS, SCADA, power plant controllers, HMI, and commissioning tools
Develop and maintain communication services handling status reporting, commands, telemetry, time synchronization, and configuration management
Ensure system robustness, security, and maintainability across development, commissioning, and operational phases
Debug complex system‑level issues involving networking, inter‑processor communication, timing, and field deployments
Participate in and lead firmware architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical risk assessments
Maintain clear system‑level documentation including software architecture, data flows, interface definitions, and deployment procedures