Software Engineer, Embedded Systems

Job Description

Software Engineer, Embedded Systems 
Procom is seeking a Software Engineer to support a 1-year+ contract opportunity with a leading global organization. 
Hybrid work opportunity (1 day remote and 4 days on-site in Ottawa).
Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain middleware services, APIs, and platform abstractions
• Build software for driver information and infotainment features
• Develop in C++ within QNX/embedded OS environments
• Support software integration, including 3rd-party components
• Contribute to system design, documentation, and testing
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and cross-functional collaboration
• Write unit tests, debug issues, and contribute to code reviews
• Leverage modern and AI-assisted development tools to improve velocity and quality
• Help deliver scalable, reusable software platforms for digital cockpit systems

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in embedded or systems software development
• 4+ years of modern C++ experience
• 2+ years of Python experience (automation, tooling, or test frameworks)
• Strong experience with:
  • Multithreading and concurrency
  • Inter-process communication (IPC)
  • Debugging (GNU toolchain)
  • Embedded systems (RTOS / HLOS)
• Experience working with:
  • Linux or QNX operating systems
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
  • Agile/Scrum methodologies

Technical Skills

• C++ (modern standards)
• Python (automation, tooling)
• Embedded Systems (RTOS / Linux / QNX)
• Build systems (CMake, GNU Make, etc.)
• Debugging and performance optimization
• CI/CD and testing frameworks

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Automotive software development (AUTOSAR, automotive standards)
• Android Automotive platform (HALs, system services)
• AI-assisted development tools and workflows
• Observability, diagnostics, and cloud-connected systems
• Service-oriented or modular architecture design

 

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