Senior Embedded Software Developer; Linux​/C++

Senior Embedded Software Developer (Linux / C++)
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The Role
Myticas Consulting is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Developer to join a leading communications technology company in Ottawa. In this role, you will take ownership of key embedded software modules, driving their design, development, quality, and performance on Linux/ARM platforms.

You will work as part of an Agile Scrum team on cutting‑edge, high‑performance networked systems, including advanced satellite ground segment software. You’ll collaborate closely with test and support teams, lead technical discussions, and contribute to software that underpins secure, reliable communications infrastructure.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineers to design, code, test, and maintain embedded software applications and services

Develop and maintain embedded software modules using modern C++ (and some Python) on Linux/ARM platforms

Implement and support networking solutions, ensuring robust, secure communication between software and hardware components

Contribute to software tools, libraries, and frameworks to improve product quality, performance, and developer efficiency

Participate in code reviews and enforce coding standards, delivering clean, maintainable, and testable code

Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and low‑level technical issues interfacing directly with hardware

Support integration of software components on Linux‑based systems and assist with testing and validation of new features

Utilize cloud technologies to enhance deployment, monitoring, and management of embedded software

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (including product and design) and maintain clear technical documentation

Lead and document technical discussions related to advanced satellite ground segment software systems

Requirements

Based in Canada with the ability to work on‑site in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

8+ years of professional software development experience, including significant embedded systems development

At least 5 years of combined work and/or post‑secondary education experience in Canada in software or embedded systems fields

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field

Hands‑on experience developing embedded software on Linux for ARM‑based systems using modern C/C++

Practical experience working in Agile Scrum software development environments

Preferred Skills

Experience with software and firmware upgrades and device commissioning using YANG models on embedded systems

Background developing and troubleshooting low‑level application services that interface directly with hardware devices

Understanding of L1/L2 networking and security protocols such as IPsec, MACsec, secure tunnels, and NETCONF

Experience with platform security modules and secure embedded platforms

Software development experience in satellite communication systems

Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function
Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Technology, Information and Internet

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