Senior BSP/Linux Engineer

Job Description

Senior BSP/Linux Engineer. HYBRID (MUST BE IN THE OTTAWA AREA)

THIS CONTRACT HAS A TBD START DATE AND GOES FOR 12 MONTHS LATER (GREAT CHANCE OF ONGOING EXTENSIONS)
LOCATION: HYBRID (4 DAYS PER WEEK ONSITE IN OTTAWA)
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH
REFERENCES: 2

Skills Required

• Coding, programming, and strong analytical skills
• C/C++, experienced level required, not suitable for beginner level candidates
• Python, scripting knowledge is valuable, mid level is acceptable
• Linux
• Embedded software and embedded systems experience
• Automation programming
• Analytical strength is critical here, a large part of this role involves root causing and troubleshooting system level issues at the OS and BSP level

Skills Preferred

• Jira, basic understanding and working experience using tools like Jira to track work
• Automated scripting
• Acceptance testing

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical
• Engineering, or a similar scientific field
• 5+ years of experience working on operating systems, kernel, drivers, and core
• services such as file systems, graphics, networking, USB, and WiFi
• Prior experience developing and testing drivers and BSP
• Strong grasp of hardware design and embedded operating system concepts
• A passion for solving tough problems with little or no information
• Familiarity with Agile development processes and tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

The scope of work of the Contract includes, but is not limited to:

The Senior BSP/Linux Engineer professional will be expected to execute the following tasks during this contract, but not limited too:

Develop C/C++ services for the infotainment system
Investigate system and BSP failures reported by internal users and external customers
Participate in system design, documentation, and testing to deliver a best in class infotainment system
Collaborate and coordinate work with other internal engineering teams

This employer uses both human and technology-assisted tools to support candidate screening and assessment. Final hiring decisions are made by people.