Embedded System Specialist

Legrand’s Building Control Systems (BCS) division is seeking an Embedded Systems Specialist to join the Watt Stopper/Vantage team in Markham, Ontario.

In this role, you will design, develop, integrate, and test embedded firmware for lighting control products used in commercial environments. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to build scalable, reusable firmware platforms that support multiple product lines across North America.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced firmware engineer who enjoys hands-on technical work, system-level problem solving, and mentoring junior engineers while continuing to grow their own technical depth.

• Collaborate on the architecture and design of embedded firmware solutions
• Design, develop, and debug firmware for embedded electronic products
• Support hardware and firmware integration across system layers
• Review and contribute to product design specifications and technical documentation
• Evaluate and integrate firmware modules developed by internal teams or external partners
• Define and support testing strategies, including automated regression testing
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development practices and code quality
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior firmware engineers
• Participate in technical interviews and contribute to team development initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in embedded firmware and software development
• Strong programming skills in C and/or C++
• Experience working with embedded microprocessor development environments
• Experience working with or understanding Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

• Experience with Agile development methodologies
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as RS-232, RS-485, TCP/IP, Bluetooth, BLE, 6
  
  LoWPAN, or similar
• Experience with hardware/software integration and system-level debugging
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading technical initiatives
• Exposure to product lifecycle phases and validation processes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and contribute to project timelines
• Comfort working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment
• Clear and confident technical communication skills

• Work on intelligent lighting control systems deployed in commercial buildings
• Contribute to scalable embedded platforms used across multiple product lines
• Join a collaborative engineering team that values mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Be part of a stable global organization focused on innovation in building infrastructure

Legrand is committed to building diverse and inclusive engineering teams. We encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds in technology to apply — even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed.