Senior Firmware Developer

ZTR•London, ON

10d

About The Position

Join ZTR in Advancing Environmental Global Impact within the Rail Industry. For nearly 40 years, ZTR has designed, developed, and released products that have a positive environmental impact within the Locomotive Industry. Planning for an environmentally sustainable future means taking action today in preparation for tomorrow. Everyone has a role to play and we take ours seriously. As the Sr. Firmware Developer, you will be leading the creation of our low level embedded systems for our products!

Requirements

Bachelor's of Computer Science, Software Engineering or related technical field.
Expert in C++ or C
Strong foundation in firmware development of battery-powered and low-power embedded devices with experience in optimization for constrained RAM, Flash, and CPU applications
Experience with Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) application development and integration
Understanding of Bluetooth and other short-range communication technologies
Strong understanding of cellular modem/module integration (LTE, LTE-M, NB-IoT, CAT-M, 5G)
Familiarity with GIT (Github/Gitlab) and CI principals
Excellent and comprehensive technical writing and documentation skills
Experienced in developing and implementing testing methodologies for software systems including unit testing, integration testing and more
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals and protocols
Excellent problem solving and analytical ability for software development and challenges
Skilled in leveraging AI tools to optimize development workflows and enhance productivity
Familiarity with IoT and edge security best practices, including secure communication protocols
Continuous learner and a passion for keeping up with technology trends
Comfortable reading hardware schematics and using lab equipment including oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and hardware debugging tools for hardware and software troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in implementing and working with industrial communication protocols (CAN, Modbus, Ethernet) is an asset
Potential ability to travel internationally (5% ~ travel)

Responsibilities

Architect and develop firmware solutions for telematics devices, optimizing performance, security, and reliability
Define and implement coding standards, workflows, and quality assurance practices for consistent, high-quality deliverables for constrained resource devices
Design and execute robust testing strategies, including automated and unit tests
Lead code reviews and collaborate across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle
Implement security measures for embedded systems, such as encryption and event logging
Maintain efficient workflows and accurate documentation using tools like Jira and Confluence
Suggest improvements to products and processes to meet and exceed KPI goals
Mentor junior and intermediate developers in best practices and edge computing design