Software Engineer – Embedded Systems & Computer Vision

FulcrumAir Inc • Calgary, AB

41d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and driven Software Engineer to join our R&D team. The ideal candidate brings solid embedded software development experience with a strong focus on Computer Vision, and a passion for applying these skills to cutting-edge UAV and robotics platforms. You will be working in a creative, fast-paced "Skunkworks"-style environment - minimal bureaucracy, maximum freedom - where your work directly shapes industry-changing products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience developing embedded software in C or C++
• Demonstrated experience developing Computer Vision applications (e.g., OpenCV, image processing pipelines, object detection, or similar)
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and deploying models on embedded or edge hardware
• Driven - you are excited by hard problems and motivated to find elegant, reliable solutions.
• Self-starter - you take ownership of your work and actively identify the needs and priorities of the team

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and automated testing frameworks (e.g., GitLab CI)
• Experience with wireless radios and antenna systems
• Practical prototyping and troubleshooting skills: soldering, oscilloscope use, schematic reading
• Familiarity with JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Node, or Vue
• Keen interest in drones, robotics, and unmanned systems

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control firmware for robotics and UAV platforms
• Develop and optimize algorithms for real-time image processing and decision-making on embedded systems, with attention to latency, memory, and power constraints
• Aid in the development of remote control applications (Qt – Windows and Android)
• Aid in the development of web-based tooling to support operations in the field
• Support firmware release and deployment through automated testing and CI/CD pipeline development
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, robotics experts, and product managers to integrate software solutions seamlessly into our platforms
• Document design decisions, implementation details, and research findings to support internal knowledge sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees