Senior Firmware Application Engineer

indie • Toronto, ON

51d • $110,000 - $152,000

About The Position

Imagine being part of a team that’s redefining the future of mobility—where your ideas don’t just sit in a lab but power next-generation technology. At indie, we are developing cutting-edge semiconductors, photonics, and radar sensors and systems for automotive, industrial, and adjacent markets. Our innovations are at the heart of advanced intelligent sensing and user experience applications, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
If you're passionate about groundbreaking technology and want to make a real impact alongside a fast-paced team that thrives on creativity and collaboration, we’d love to have you on board!
The Senior Firmware Applications Engineer is responsible for designing and developing camera, vision, and imaging applications using indie’s Camera Video Processor product lines. In this role, you will develop deep technical expertise in indie’s camera video processor products and work closely with customers to deliver application-specific solutions that enable the development of innovative automotive products.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience developing embedded firmware applications, preferably using RTOS and Linux.
• Strong embedded software engineering skills with hands-on experience in C/C++ and Python scripting.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with experience using industry-standard hardware and software debugging tools and methods.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.
• Experience with cameras, image/video processing, or image sensor technology is a plus.
• Experience or knowledge of image processing, image quality, or image tuning is a significant plus.
• Experience in automotive electronics or similar products is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English required for customer and team collaboration.
• Collaborative team player.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cameras, image/video processing, or image sensor technology is a plus.
• Experience or knowledge of image processing, image quality, or image tuning is a significant plus.
• Experience in automotive electronics or similar products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software and firmware applications for image and video processors.
• Customize embedded firmware and applications to meet specific customer use cases.
• Support custom application development throughout the full lifecycle by coordinating with customers, internal engineering teams, and external partners.
• Author design documentation and application notes.
• Provide training to customers on hardware and software development tools.

What This Job Offers

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